Effects of physical exercise on the quality-of-life of patients with haematological malignancies and thrombocytopenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Yang, Yupei; Pan, Shuang-Jun; Qiu, Shulin; Tung, Tao‐Hsin

doi:10.12998/wjcc.v10.i10.3143

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“…Manag)ng s)de effects: Exerc)se enhances energy levels, m)t)gates fat)gue, )mproves overall qual)ty of l)fe by boost)ng muscle strength and endurance, and a)ds )n manag)ng s)de effects. In breast cancer pat)ents undergo)ng chemotherapy or rad)otherapy, as well as )n colorectal and lung cancer pat)ents undergo)ng chemotherapy, those w)th prostate cancer undergo)ng rad)at)on therapy, and )nd)v)duals w)th hematolog)cal cancers, engag)ng )n exerc)se dur)ng treatment has been reported to contr)bute to a moderate reduct)on )n fat)gue (Shao et al 2022;Yang et al 2022). In body muscle strength; )t has been suggested that )t causes )mprovements )n breast cancer pat)ents, causes s)gn)f)cant )mprovements )n men w)th prostate cancer, and has a lesser effect )n some other types of cancer.…”

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The Role of Physical Activity on Some Biochemical Parameters in Cancer Treatment

Dere

2024

Doğu Karadeniz Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi

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Cancer poses a serious public health problem. Recent studies underscore the crucial role of exercise in enhancing the quality of life for cancer patients, both during and after treatment, and its potential positive impact on treatment outcomes. This article assesses the importance of physical activity in the context of cancer, drawing on current data. Cancer treatment is a long-term process that includes different methods and strategies. Crafting a treatment plan hinges on factors such as the patient's age, overall health, specific cancer type, and its staging. The main methods of cancer treatment include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, surgical procedures, targeted therapies, hormone therapy and stem cell transplantation. One of the ways to reduce the side effects that occur in patients treated with one or more of these methods is to do aerobic and resistance exercises. Research emphasizes the increasing importance of physical activity in cancer treatment. This period is characterized by increased emotional stress. Regular exercise has proven benefits. Exercise stimulates the release of endorphins, reduces depression, anxiety and promotes better sleep quality. Furthermore, it serves to alleviate side effects such as fatigue, muscle loss, weight gain, and diminished bone density. Additionally, regular exercise contributes to fortifying the immune system, enhancing resistance against infections. Notably, a research highlights that women with breast cancer exhibit a reduced risk of cancer recurrence when they incorporate exercise into their lives Exercise in cancer treatment exerts a significant influence on enzyme activities, potentially leading to alterations in metabolic processes. Enzyme activities may either rise or fall based on their impact on metabolism. Notably, exercise has been shown to boost the activity of antioxidant enzymes while simultaneously diminishing oxidative stress. This effect holds particular importance when considering cancer treatment, as oxidative stress is known to facilitate the growth and dissemination of cancer cells In conclusion, it can be said that the importance of exercising during and after cancer treatment is increasingly understood. However, since each patient's cancer is unique, physical activities need to be individually tailored and monitored by experts.

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The Role of Physical Activity on Some Biochemical Parameters in Cancer Treatment

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2024

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“…Physical activity (PA) is a complementary, non‐pharmacological way of alleviating symptoms and improving physical function and quality of life (QoL). Several studies have shown that exercise therapy decreases mortality in patients with cancer 1–5 . The development of disease‐specific exercise recommendations is based on the disease‐ and therapy‐related side effects as well as the symptom burden.…”

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“…Several studies have shown that exercise therapy decreases mortality in patients with cancer. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 The development of disease‐specific exercise recommendations is based on the disease‐ and therapy‐related side effects as well as the symptom burden. The current guidelines regarding exercise in patients with cancer mainly refer to entities with high incidence rates, such as prostate and breast carcinoma or hematological diseases such as lymphoma or leukemia.…”

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Physical exercise recommendations for patients with polycythemia vera based on preferences identified in a large international patient survey study of the East German Study Group for Hematology and Oncology (OSHO #97)

Felser,

Rogahn,

Hollenbach

et al. 2023

Cancer Medicine

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BackgroundExercise therapy during cancer treatment reduces symptom burden and improves quality of life (QoL). Polycythemia vera (PV) is a myeloproliferative neoplasia associated with good overall survival (up to decades) but a significant symptom burden, including thromboembolic events and dysesthesias. There are no specific exercise recommendations for patients with PV. Thus, we aimed to determine the exercise preferences of patients with PV and to derive specific recommendations based on the most commonly reported symptoms.MethodsThis multicenter survey included patients with PV ≥18 years old. Demographic, clinical, and disease burden data were collected. The severity of selected symptoms was assessed using the adapted Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Symptom Assessment Form: 0 (absent), 1–30 (mild), 31–70 (moderate), or 71–100 (severe). The patients' information needs about physical activity (PA) and exercise preferences were recorded depending on their motivation and analyzed with regard to demographic aspects.ResultsThe sample comprised 182 patients (68% female, 61 ± 12 years). The prevalence of moderate‐to‐severe symptoms was 60% for fatigue, 44% for concentration problems, and 35% for bone/muscle pain. Other commonly reported symptoms included skin reactions (49%), splenomegaly (35%), and increased bleeding tendency (28%). Overall, 67% of respondents requested more information regarding PA. Patients with PV preferred individual training (79%) located outdoors (79%) or at home (56%). Regarding the amount of training, sports‐inactive patients preferred a frequency of 1–2 times/week and session durations of 15–45 min, whereas sports‐active patients preferred 3–4 times/week and 30–60 min (p < 0.001). Higher sport‐inactiveness was observed in patients with lower educational level compared to patients with higher educational level (69% vs. 50%, p = 0.021). For beginners, combined resistance‐endurance (circuit) training two times/week, which can be performed outdoors or at home, should be recommended. In the case of splenomegaly or bleeding symptoms, exercises with a low injury risk should be chosen.ConclusionPA is important for patients with PV; therefore, counseling should be integrated into the treatment plan. Specifically, patients with low educational level should be addressed. Prospective studies are warranted to evaluate the effects of the novel exercise recommendations.

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Evaluation and Management of Axial Spinal Pain in Cancer Survivors

Ahmed,

Chang,

Smith

2024

Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep

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Effects of physical exercise on the quality-of-life of patients with haematological malignancies and thrombocytopenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 4 publications

References 41 publications

The Role of Physical Activity on Some Biochemical Parameters in Cancer Treatment

The Role of Physical Activity on Some Biochemical Parameters in Cancer Treatment

Physical exercise recommendations for patients with polycythemia vera based on preferences identified in a large international patient survey study of the East German Study Group for Hematology and Oncology (OSHO #97)

Evaluation and Management of Axial Spinal Pain in Cancer Survivors

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