# Staying Active After a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Far Lower Death Risk

*Post-diagnosis physical activity in relation to mortality among prostate cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.*

- **Evidence Level**: Moderate
- **Publication Types**: Systematic Review, Journal Article, Meta-Analysis
- **Journal**: Cancer causes & control : CCC
- **Sample Size**: Over 50,144 prostate cancer survivors across 10 studies
- **Authors**: Benker P, Hamann A, Leitzmann MF, Stein MJ
- **Published**: 2026-06-25
- **Topics**: physical activity, cancer survival, longevity
- **DOI**: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10552-026-02197-2
- **Original Source**: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42348026/

## Summary

Men who kept moving after a prostate cancer diagnosis had a much lower risk of dying. Looking at ten studies, those getting more activity had about a 31% lower chance of death from any cause. More intense activity was tied to an even bigger drop in risk.

## Practical Takeaway

This review suggests staying active after a prostate cancer diagnosis may support better survival.

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