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A study done by researchers Guercio et al of over 1200 patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, found that among patients with mCRC, association of increased physical activity was associated with longer overall and progression-free survival.

This is a highly individual process and you have to find what works for you. Here are some general tips and for improving sleep: Before Going to Bed: Develop a bedtime ritual: Try a hot bath, calming music, or meditation.

In this study by Hakim, Gozal, et al, published in the journal Cancer Research, researchers found that sleep perturbations can accelerate tumor growth and invasiveness. For an article about the study, see here.

Your success depends on setting goals that really matter to you. Write down your goals, put them where you can see them, and renew them regularly. Write down at least two of your own personal short-term goals.

Use this form to make your own exercise and physical activity plan.

Take the tests from the Measuring Your Fitness Progress tip sheet, record your scores, and watch your progress. You can find the Measuring Your Fitness Progress tip sheet and other helpful tip sheets in the “Resources” section at www.nia.nih.gov/Go4Life.

Use this activity log to write down how much time you are physically active (for example, walking, gardening, playing a sport, dancing, lifting weights). The goal is to find ways to increase your activity.

You can use this form to record your endurance activities. Try to build up to at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity endurance activity on most or all days of the week. Every day is best.

See this website for a BMI (Body Mass Index) calculator.