Survivorship: healthy lifestyles, version 2.2014

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Public Health
• Exercise Science

Background:

• Healthy lifestyle habits are linked to better health outcomes and quality of life in cancer survivors.
• These habits may reduce cancer recurrence and mortality.
• The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines for Survivorship recommend promoting healthy lifestyles.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide recommendations for physical activity in cancer survivors.
• To outline strategies for encouraging health behavior change in this population.

Main Methods:

• Focuses on NCCN Guidelines for Survivorship recommendations.
• Includes assessment of exercise-induced adverse events.
• Provides guidance on exercise prescriptions and resistance training.
• Addresses specific survivor populations (e.g., lymphedema, ostomies, neuropathy).

Main Results:

• Physical activity recommendations are detailed for cancer survivors.
• Strategies for promoting healthy lifestyle changes are discussed.
• Considerations for diverse survivor needs are included.

Conclusions:

• Encouraging healthy lifestyles, particularly physical activity, is a key recommendation for cancer survivorship care.
• Tailored approaches are necessary for specific survivor populations.
• Behavioral change strategies are important for adherence.