Exercise-based interventions for cancer cachexia: A systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials

Low-intensity exercise training improves systolic function of heart during metastatic melanoma-induced cachexia in mice

“…Exercise has been shown to benefit cancer survivors by altering disease progression and reducing treatment side effects [ 16 ]. However, population-specific evidence for exercise in the context of cancer cachexia is still limited, contributing to a lack of standardized treatments [ 49 ]. In our study, low-intensity endurance exercise mitigated cachexia-induced cardiac dysfunction in tumor-bearing mice, consistent with our previous report in tumor-free mice [ 23 ].…”

Cancer cachexia: A scoping review on non-pharmacological interventions

“…Although the literature regarding non-pharmacological components is growing, the limited evidence is acknowledged by the international guidelines. 12 Studies on psychoeducational approaches to support patients and their families are becoming more common. A scoping review conducted in 2023 explored the extent to which nurse-led education has become part of the multimodal management of cancer cachexia.…”

“…They could have a positive effect on body stature (weight and body mass index [BMI]), composition (75%), muscle strength (80%), and less often observed for functional performance (64%) and health-related quality of life (38%). 12 …”