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Jesper Frank Christensen1, Casper Simonsen1, Pernille Hojman1
1Centre of Inflammation and Metabolism (CIM) and Centre for Physical Activity Research (CFAS), Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Comprehensive Physiology
|December 15, 2018
Summary
Exercise oncology is a growing field, with evidence showing exercise can prevent cancer, aid treatment, and improve patient well-being. Future research should integrate exercise into standard cancer care for targeted outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Exercise oncology research
- Integrative physiology
- Clinical oncology
Background:
- Exercise is increasingly recognized for its role in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship.
- Accumulating evidence supports exercise's benefits for physical functioning and psychosocial outcomes in cancer patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the current state of exercise oncology research.
- To summarize exercise interventions across nearly 700 trials involving over 50,000 cancer patients.
- To discuss the impact of structured exercise programs on cancer-specific, physiological, and psychosocial outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Overview of exercise oncology trials, categorizing interventions by diagnosis, setting, timing, and type.
- Detailed analysis of 292 trials with structured exercise programs.
- Examination of patient challenges and physiological limitations.
Main Results:
- Exercise training is safe and feasible across the cancer continuum.
- Documented benefits include improvements in psychosocial and physiological outcomes.
- Evidence suggests exercise may have direct effects on cancer and its treatment.
Conclusions:
- Exercise training is a well-established supportive care strategy in oncology.
- Future initiatives should focus on integrating exercise into cancer care for targeted, individualized approaches.
- Bridging exercise physiology, clinical oncology, and cancer biology is crucial for advancing the field.
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