Step up against cancer: study links daily walks to better treatment outcomes

This study looked at whether being more physically active, measured by daily steps, helps rectal cancer patients respond better to chemotherapy and radiation before surgery. About 120 participants wore smartwatches to track their steps, heart rate, and sleep. The goal was to see if higher step counts led to a higher chance of having no cancer left at the time of surgery. The results could help create exercise guidelines for cancer patients.