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Alexander R Lucas¹, Heidi D Klepin¹, Stephen W Porges²

¹1 Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.

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Summary

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Physical activity benefits cancer survivors, even during treatment. This review proposes integrating mindfulness with all physical activity levels, from reducing sedentary time to vigorous exercise, as Mindfulness-Based Movement for cancer care.

Keywords:

cancer survivorship mindfulness physical activity polyvagal theory sedentary behavior

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Area of Science:

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Exercise Science
Behavioral Medicine

Background:

Physical activity is a proven intervention for cancer survivors.
Existing research primarily focuses on moderate to vigorous activity.
Mindfulness-based interventions effectively help cancer patients cope with disease-related distress.

Purpose of the Study:

To advocate for a broader perspective on physical activity for cancer survivors.
To propose a new framework: Mindfulness-Based Movement.
To utilize Polyvagal Theory to understand the intervention's impact.

Main Methods:

Conceptual review of existing literature.
Integration of physical activity and mindfulness research.
Application of Polyvagal Theory as a guiding framework.

Main Results:

Evidence supports physical activity across its entire continuum for cancer survivors.
Mindfulness-based interventions demonstrate significant benefits for coping.
Polyvagal Theory provides a framework for understanding the physiological and psychological effects of movement.

Conclusions:

Mindfulness-Based Movement offers a novel, integrated approach to cancer care.
This approach encompasses reducing sedentary behavior and increasing all levels of physical activity.
Further research is warranted to explore the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Movement in cancer survivorship.