Step Counts can Predict Treatment Outcomes in Lung Cancer Patients

Being inactive before chemoradiation therapy may affect treatment outcomes in most lung cancer patients, reports a new study. Numerous studies have shown that monitoring physical activity promotes better health - from reducing body mass index to watching for signs of hypertension, for example. A new study suggests step counters could play yet another role: predicting outcomes for people undergoing chemoradiation therapy for lung cancer. "I consider step counts to be a new vital sign for cancer ...