Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Margarida Sequeira, Rita Luz, Maria-Joao Alvarez
Summary: This study aimed to explore the perspectives of Portuguese women survivors of breast cancer on regular physical activity and the individual choices and strategies that should be considered when designing effective interventions. The findings identified emotional, cultural, physical, and social factors as determinants of regular physical activity. The knowledge and beliefs of the women as well as the counseling from health professionals were found to influence their physical activity.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Rachel Hirschey, Jingle Xu, Deirdre F. F. Lea, John L. L. Milner, Paulette Duggins, Karia Coleman, Randall Teal, Jessica Carda-Auten, Kara Giannone, Alison Hilton, Myra Waheed, Tammy Triglianos, Stephanie B. B. Wheeler, Carmina G. G. Valle, Ashley Leak Bryant
Summary: Qualitative interviews with Black and African American cancer survivors revealed barriers and facilitators to physical activity. Barriers during cancer treatment included physical and psychological suffering, while barriers after treatment included social and environmental constraints. Facilitators included family support, faith, and support from other survivors.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Valentina Bucciarelli, Francesco Bianco, Andrea Di Blasio, Teresa Morano, Desiree Tuosto, Francesco Mucedola, Serena Di Santo, Alessandra Cimini, Giorgio Napolitano, Ines Bucci, Angela Di Baldassarre, Ettore Cianchetti, Sabina Gallina
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of a 12-week differential exercise protocol on various outcomes in breast cancer survivors. The results showed that aerobic exercise training and resistance exercise training had positive effects on multiple parameters related to cardiovascular risk, cardiovascular and breast cancer outcomes, and quality of life. Therefore, these two types of exercise should be included in any cardio-oncology rehabilitation program.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yi Lin Lee, Tania Islam, Mahmoud Danaee, Nur Aishah Taib
Summary: Regular physical activity after breast cancer diagnosis is associated with reduced mortality and better quality of life. However, this study found that breast cancer survivors in Malaysia had inadequate physical activity levels at diagnosis, which decreased over time. Malay ethnicity and being underweight were significantly associated with low physical activity levels. It is important to communicate about the benefits of physical activity on cancer outcomes and continue to encourage breast cancer survivors to be physically active throughout their survivorship, particularly among Malay ethnic group and underweight patients.
Article
Oncology
Bridget F. Koontz, Erica Levine, Frances McSherry, Donna Niedzwiecki, Linda Sutton, Tykeytra Dale, Martin Streicher, Christel Rushing, Lynda Owen, William E. Kraus, Gary Bennett, Kathryn I. Pollak
Summary: The combination of wearable activity trackers and personalized motivational messaging showed a signal for increased physical activity in cancer survivors over a 3-month period, with a high 72% continued self-use rate at 6 months. Further research is needed to explore the impact of this technique on activity levels and well-being measures.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Erika Rees-Punia, Alpa Patel, Joseph R. Nocera, Sicha Chantaprasopsuk, Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, Corinne R. Leach, Tenbroeck G. Smith, David Cella, Susan M. Gapstur
Summary: The study found that increasing MVPA and reducing sitting time are crucial for improving health in older adults, regardless of prior cancer diagnosis.
Article
Oncology
Heather J. J. Leach, Ciaran M. M. Fairman, Emma L. L. Gomes, Ryan J. J. Marker
Summary: This study examined the heterogeneity of physical function response among cancer survivors participating in an exercise program and explored the characteristics of participants who achieved a minimal clinically important difference (MCID) versus those who did not.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Reza Fakhraei, Serena S. Peck, Husam Abdel-Qadir, Paaladinesh Thavendiranathan, Catherine M. Sabiston, Fernando Rivera-Theurel, Paul Oh, Ani Orchanian-Cheff, Leanna Lee, Scott C. Adams
Summary: This study evaluated the quality of reporting and evidence from CR-based intervention studies in oncology and found low-to-moderate reporting quality and moderate-to-high risk of bias, which limits the interpretation, reproducibility, and translation of evidence into practice.
JACC: CARDIOONCOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Ana Joaquim, Ines Leao, Pedro Antunes, Andreia Capela, Sofia Viamonte, Alberto J. J. Alves, Luisa A. Helguero, Ana Macedo
Summary: Physical exercise has positive effects on the health-related quality of life, cardiorespiratory fitness, and body composition of breast cancer survivors, reducing the impact of treatment-related side effects.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rachel A. Tinius, Maire M. Blankenship, Alison M. Colao, Gregory S. Hawk, Madhawa Perera, Nancy E. Schoenberg
Summary: To address the issue of maternal morbidity and mortality, interventions aimed at increasing physical activity levels during and after pregnancy are necessary. Mobile phone-based interventions, such as BumptUp(R), have shown promise in addressing the lack of exercise among pregnant and postpartum women. This pilot study aimed to test the effectiveness of BumptUp(R) in improving physical activity among this population. The results suggest that BumptUp(R) has potential for efficacy, but further refinements and a larger clinical trial are needed.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Isabella Campanini, Maria Bernadette Ligabue, Maria Chiara Bo, Maria Chiara Bassi, Mirco Lusuardi, Andrea Merlo
Summary: This scoping review summarizes the studies on self-managed physical activity interventions for the management of cancer-related fatigue (CRF). The findings suggest that incorporating self-care programs into the recovery journey of CRF patients may be beneficial, but further research is needed to determine the best strategies.
Article
Oncology
Miriam Goette, Simon Basteck, Ronja Beller, Gabriele Gauss, Steffen Schmidt, Alexander Burchartz, Simon Kolb, May Grydeland, Dirk Reinhardt
Summary: This study investigated the differences in physical activity behaviors between childhood cancer survivors (CCS) and healthy peers. The results showed that CCS spent more time sedentary and less time in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity compared to their healthy peers. Among CCS aged 9-11 years, fewer of them met the international physical activity recommendations compared to the healthy cohort. Health conditions were found to be a predictor of whether individuals met the international physical activity recommendations.
JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Paola Gonzalo-Encabo, Rebekah L. Wilson, Dong-Woo Kang, Mary K. Norris, Hajime Uno, Cami N. Christopher, Christina Chow, Nathalie Sami, Frank S. Fox, Jennifer A. Ligibel, Christina M. Dieli-Conwright
Summary: The ROSA trial is a 12-month randomized controlled trial aiming to improve metabolic dysregulation among obese Latina and Hispanic breast cancer survivors through aerobic and resistance exercise. This study targets a high-risk population and aims to inform exercise oncology guidelines to reduce health disparities among minority cancer survivors.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Heather J. Leach, Ryan J. Marker, Jared J. Scorsone, John C. Peters, W. Tom Purcell
Summary: This study examined predictors of attendance to an exercise program for cancer survivors, finding that higher quality of life and not working full-time predicted higher attendance. It suggests that exercise programs should adapt delivery to support survivors with low quality of life and accommodate those facing work schedule conflicts.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Erica Schleicher, Edward McAuley, Kerry S. Courneya, Phillip Anton, Diane K. Ehlers, Siobhan M. Phillips, Robert A. Oster, Dorothy Pekmezi, Laura Q. Rogers
Summary: This study investigated moderators of response to a physical activity behavior change intervention for breast cancer survivors. The results showed that breast cancer survivors who received chemotherapy, were within 2 years of diagnosis, and were single were less likely to achieve moderate-to-vigorous physical activity of 150+ weekly minutes. Further research is needed to determine additional support and resources that may benefit these subgroups of breast cancer survivors.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)