One Workout May Trigger Tumor-Suppressing Proteins in Cancer Survivors: Study Shows
A new study published by Edith Cowan University (ECU) reveals that just one session of resistance or high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help in the fight against cancer. The research, conducted by ECU PhD student Francesco Bettariga, shows that a single workout significantly boosts levels of myokines—muscle-produced proteins known for their anti-cancer properties—potentially reducing cancer cell proliferation by 20 to 30%.
The study focused on breast cancer survivors, measuring their myokine levels before, immediately after, and 30 minutes post-exercise. Both forms of training, resistance and HIIT, resulted in a marked increase in myokine production. Findings are published in breast cancer research and treatment.
While increased myokine levels after exercise are well-documented in healthy individuals, Bettariga sought to determine whether the same effect could be seen in breast cancer survivors—whose bodies may be compromised by cancer or its treatment. “The results from the study show that both types of exercise really work to produce these anti-cancer myokines in breast cancer survivors,” he said. “The results from this study are excellent motivators to add exercise as standard care in the treatment of cancer.”
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