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Exercise in clinical cancer care: a call to action and program development description
D Santa Mina1, S M H Alibhai, A G Matthew
1Department of Surgical Oncology, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, ON. Daniel.Sta.Mina@uhn.on.ca
Current Oncology (Toronto, Ont.)
|June 7, 2012
Summary
Exercise offers significant benefits for cancer survivors. Integrating hospital, community, and home-based programs can improve access to vital exercise support in cancer care.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Exercise Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Extensive evidence supports exercise benefits for cancer survivors during and post-treatment.
- Exercise programs are not standard in cancer care, facing barriers like limited resources and awareness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current literature on exercise programming for cancer survivors.
- To describe the development of a specific exercise program for cancer patients.
- To share insights on integrating exercise into oncology care.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on exercise programming for cancer survivors.
- Description of a novel exercise program developed in Toronto, Canada.
- Analysis of experiential insights from program implementation.
Main Results:
- Exercise is crucial for cancer survivors' well-being.
- Barriers to implementing exercise programs in oncology are significant.
- A combined hospital, community, and home-based model can enhance accessibility and cost-effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Increased implementation of exercise support and programming for cancer survivors is warranted.
- Combining diverse program resources can overcome common barriers to exercise in cancer care.
- Experiential insights offer valuable lessons for integrating exercise into routine oncologic care.
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