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Exercise in Oncology Patients: A Call for Strategies to Address the Critical Gap Between Evidence-Based
Shannon E Fogh1, Heather Greenlee2, Blake Langley3
1Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA; Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle WA; Division of Clinical Research, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA.
Seminars in Radiation Oncology
|June 13, 2026
Summary
Regular physical activity improves cancer patient survival and quality of life. Despite proven benefits, barriers hinder exercise implementation in cancer care, necessitating tailored strategies.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Exercise Science
- Cancer Rehabilitation
Background:
- Physical activity positively impacts cancer outcomes, including survival and quality of life.
- Exercise is recommended for cancer prevention and managing treatment side effects.
- Evidence supports exercise for improved chemotherapy completion and physical function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the benefits of physical activity for cancer patients.
- To identify the gap between exercise recommendations and implementation in cancer care.
- To emphasize the need for strategies addressing barriers to exercise in oncology.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of physical activity benefits in cancer care.
- Analysis of current guidelines and implementation challenges.
- Discussion of patient and provider barriers to exercise interventions.
Main Results:
- Physical activity significantly enhances cancer patient survival and quality of life.
- Exercise reduces treatment side effects and improves chemotherapy adherence.
- A notable gap exists between recommended and actual exercise implementation.
Conclusions:
- Exercise is a crucial component of cancer care, improving patient outcomes.
- Addressing patient and provider barriers is essential for effective exercise integration.
- Customized programming and reimbursement strategies are needed to bridge the implementation gap.
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