Impact of Empirical Dietary Inflammatory Pattern on Survival Outcomes in Patients With Stage III Colon Cancer
By Susan Reckling, MA
June 25, 2025
1. Eating a less inflammatory diet and regular physical activity may improve overall survival in patients with stage III colon cancer. 2. High pro-inflammatory diets were associated with a significantly higher risk of death. 3. Exercise habits also impacted overall survival. 4. The study analyzed participants of the CALGB/SWOG 80702 trial. 5. The study was presented at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting. 6. The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health, Pfizer, and the Project P Fund.