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- Title
Exercise in cancer survivors: A review.
- Authors
Uzelac, Mila; Popovic, Marko; Milakovic, Milica; Lim, Fiona; Wan, Bo Angela; Diaz, Patrick L.; Lam, Henry; DeAngelis, Carlo; Silva, Maurício F.; Chow, Edward; Malek, Leila
- Abstract
Cancer survivors undergo treatments that induce fatigue and may cause acute or long-term side effects. Symptoms such as fatigue, muscle weakness, cognitive problems, bone loss and lymphedema can severely affect health related quality of life (QoL), often for a prolonged period post-treatment. This review aimed to study the impacts of different exercisebased interventions on the QoL of cancer survivors. A review was conducted on studies published from 2012-2016 that were identified by searching the electronic database Ovid Medline. Inclusion criteria included studies that were randomized controlled trials on exercise-based interventions for cancer survivors, while exclusion criteria included case reports and reviews. The studies suggested that as both cancer incidence and survival rates grow, there are more people living with treatment-related symptoms, which severely impact their QoL. Mind-body, endurance and aerobic exercises have all proved to be beneficial to cancer survivors in multiple ways, such as in improving muscle strength, bone health, aerobic fitness and overall QoL. Some exercise types seemed to have a dose-response effect, each with a different optimal dose. Physical activity contributes to a healthier lifestyle, which can alleviate many symptoms. When considering an intervention for a cancer survivor, healthcare professionals should consult the latest available evidence in selecting a type of exercise regimen that yields the most optimal outcomes for the specific needs of a patient.
- Subjects
AEROBIC exercises; CANCER patients; COGNITION disorders; EXERCISE; FATIGUE (Physiology); LYMPHEDEMA; QUALITY of life; PHYSICAL activity; MUSCLE weakness
- Publication
Journal of Pain Management, 2018, Vol 11, Issue 3, p251
- ISSN
1939-5914
- Publication type
Article