A team of researchers from the USA and India has developed a mathematical model to investigate the complex relationship between exercise, immune function, and cancer. The model reveals that increasing exercise intensity and duration leads to greater and sustained tumour suppression, offering valuable insights into how exercise can influence immune responses and potentially guide cancer treatment programmes.
Forecast for 6 months: Expect a surge in research collaborations between mathematicians, biologists, and clinicians to further develop and refine the mathematical model, leading to more effective exercise-based cancer treatment strategies.
Forecast for 1 year: As the model gains recognition, we anticipate the integration of exercise into cancer treatment programmes, with healthcare providers incorporating exercise regimens tailored to individual patients’ needs.
Forecast for 5 years: The widespread adoption of exercise-based cancer treatment strategies is likely to lead to improved patient outcomes, reduced healthcare costs, and a shift in the way cancer is managed, with exercise becoming a standard component of treatment.
Forecast for 10 years: By 2034, we predict that the mathematical model will have been adapted for clinical use, with exercise-based cancer treatment programmes becoming the norm, and researchers continuing to explore the potential of exercise to prevent and treat other diseases.
