Colon cancer​ patients saw improved survival rates after a 3-year exercise program, according to a first-of-its-kind international experiment.

An exercise programme for colon cancer patients can cut the risk of dying by a third, a major international trial shows. The researchers said it was "not a large amount" of exercise and any type of workout from swimming to salsa classes counted.

New evidence has linked physical activity with improved colon health, underscoring the vital role of exercise in cancer prevention and care.