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- Title
How complementary therapies and aerobic exercise influence cancer.
- Authors
Patch, David A.; Bhambrah, Samantha; Ianuario, Samuel; Whyte, Anthony; Situt, Divya; Oladimeji, Tolulope; Keku, Emmanuel O.
- Abstract
This literature review examined the positive effects (e.g., cardiovascular endurance, strength, reduction of stress) of aerobic exercise combined with complementary therapies on cancer survival rates. The literature suggests that complementary therapies and aerobic exercise may serve as an effective alternative treatment in decreasing cancerrelated fatigue, improving immune system function, and increasing quality of life in cancer patients. Numerous research investigations reported positive correlations between complementary therapies and their role in suppressing adverse effects of conventional treatments such as cachexia, cancer-related fatigue, and negative emotions. However, dosage guidelines for these alternative treatments are lacking and concern about the side effects and interactions between complementary modalities and conventional treatments remain. Additionally, the review suggested complementary therapies such as tai chi, yoga, acupuncture, and meditation may enhance the effects of conventional medical treatments. Further studies are warranted to understand the underlying mechanisms responsible for the effects of these therapies in cancer patient populations.
- Subjects
TUMOR treatment; AEROBIC exercises; YOGA; ACUPUNCTURE; IMMUNE system; TAI chi; CANCER fatigue; QUALITY of life; ALTERNATIVE medicine; COMBINED modality therapy; TUMORS; CACHEXIA; CANCER patient rehabilitation
- Publication
International Public Health Journal, 2023, Vol 15, Issue 1, p39
- ISSN
1947-4989
- Publication type
Article