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Physical activity after cancer: physiologic outcomes.

Anne McTiernan1

  • 1Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA 98109, USA. amctiern@fhcrc.org

Cancer Investigation
|April 9, 2004
PubMed
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Physical activity benefits cancer patients by improving fitness and reducing fatigue. While effects on cancer prognosis are unknown, exercise is likely safe and beneficial for most survivors.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Cancer Survivorship

Background:

  • Physiologic effects of physical activity in cancer patients are understudied.
  • Cancer patients are at risk for inactivity-related diseases.
  • Exercise improves fitness, functioning, and fatigue in cancer patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the known and unknown effects of physical activity in cancer patients and survivors.
  • To explore potential benefits for prognosis and risk reduction.
  • To identify potential risks associated with physical activity.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on physical activity and cancer.
  • Analysis of physiological effects and potential impacts on prognosis.
  • Assessment of benefits and risks in cancer survivors.

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Main Results:

  • Exercise improves fitness, reduces fatigue, and decreases body fat in cancer patients.
  • Physical activity reduces risks for cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and diabetes.
  • Potential benefits for cancer prognosis include improved biomarkers and energy balance.

Conclusions:

  • Long-term benefits and risks of physical activity in cancer patients and survivors are not fully defined.
  • Increased physical activity is likely beneficial and safe for most cancer survivors.
  • Further research is needed to understand the impact of physical activity on cancer prognosis and survival.