Dr. Amar Rewari Featured in MDLinx: Supercharging Chemotherapy with Structured Exercise

Dr. Amar Rewari was recently featured in an MDLinx article discussing the groundbreaking findings of the CHALLENGE trial, an international study exploring post-treatment strategies for colon cancer patients. The trial revealed that structured, supervised exercise programs can significantly lower the risk of cancer recurrence and improve survival rates for those who have completed surgery and chemotherapy.

In the article, Dr. Rewari emphasized the importance of accountability in patient recovery. He noted that simply educating patients on healthy practices isn't enough, as the inertia of starting and sticking to a new fitness regimen after grueling cancer treatments can be deeply overwhelming. Instead, providing an individualized "exercise prescription" alongside supervised coaching sessions gives patients the exact plan and support they need to succeed without feeling intimidated. Ultimately, Dr. Rewari advocates for hospitals and cancer clinics to make tangible investments in structured exercise programs to offer comprehensive, life-extending care to survivors.