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Running away from side effects: physical exercise as a complementary intervention for breast cancer patients
S Casla1, P Hojman, I Márquez-Rodas
1INEF Technical University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain, soraya.casla@gmail.com.
Summary
Exercise can significantly improve the quality of life for breast cancer survivors by mitigating treatment side effects. This review highlights exercise benefits and provides guidance for tailored interventions to enhance patient well-being.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Exercise Science
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Increasing number of breast cancer survivors due to advancements in treatment and screening.
- Survivors often experience significant treatment-related side effects impacting quality of life.
- Limited awareness and adherence to exercise recommendations among breast cancer patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the benefits of exercise for breast cancer patients.
- To outline exercise recommendations for patients experiencing various treatment side effects.
- To propose exercise as an integrative complementary intervention for improving patient outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of breast cancer treatments and their side effects.
- Analysis of the implications of exercise in managing these side effects.
- Synthesis of evidence on exercise interventions for breast cancer survivors.
Main Results:
- Exercise can positively impact physiological, physical, and psychological factors in breast cancer survivors.
- Specific exercise strategies can help manage common side effects like fatigue and lymphedema.
- Evidence supports exercise as a means to improve survival and quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Exercise is a crucial component of supportive care for breast cancer patients.
- Personalized exercise interventions are recommended to address individual side effects.
- Promoting exercise adherence can enhance the long-term health and well-being of survivors.
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