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  • Oncology
  • Gerontology
  • Sports Medicine

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  • Cancer survivors often experience decreased physical function and fatigue.
  • Maintaining functional status is crucial for long-term health and quality of life in cancer patients.
  • Middle-aged and older adults represent a significant and growing population of cancer survivors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on structured physical exercise interventions for middle-aged and older cancer survivors.
  • To assess the impact of exercise on preserving physical capabilities and functional status.
  • To identify gaps in the literature regarding exercise interventions in older cancer populations.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search across six online databases.
  • Inclusion criteria: RCTs, structured physical activity interventions, middle-aged/older adults with cancer, objective physical function outcomes.
  • Thirty-eight studies were included in the review.

Main Results:

  • Most reviewed studies demonstrated improvements in functional outcomes, such as chair rise time and six-minute walk test distance.
  • Exercise interventions were frequently associated with reduced cancer-related fatigue.
  • A notable limitation was the scarcity of trials focusing specifically on individuals aged 65 and older.

Conclusions:

  • Structured exercise programs show promise for preserving functional status in middle-aged to older cancer survivors.
  • Exercise interventions may positively influence long-term health outcomes for this population.
  • Future research should prioritize older adult cancer populations (≥ 65 years) to understand age-specific responses to exercise.