The Role of Exercise and Rehabilitation in the Cancer Care Plan

Rizzo, Angelo

doi:10.6004/jadpro.2016.7.3.20

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“…Although physiotherapy has a documented positive effect on both the somatic and psychological recovery of people treated for cancer ( 15 , 16 ) difficulties with exercise tolerance, including on the cardiovascular side, must be anticipated.…”

Section: Difficulties In Incorporating Physical Activity In Patients With Cancermentioning

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Physiotherapy and Physical Activity as Factors Improving the Psychological State of Patients With Cancer

2021

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Physiotherapy in oncology is a process closely related to cancer treatment methods. Rehabilitation is based on physical activity in various forms involving the musculoskeletal system but also affects the emotional state. Physical activity influences physical and psychological well-being of people undergoing oncological treatment, in the course of which the most common psychiatric disorders are depression, substance use disorder, sleep disorders, fatigue syndrome, resulting in worsening of the quality of life. Difficulties in implementing physical exercise in cancer patients pose a challenge to treatment teams.

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Physiotherapy and Physical Activity as Factors Improving the Psychological State of Patients With Cancer

2021

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“…In this context, physical therapists assess and work with patients to improve mobility, strength, and functional abilities. They may use exercises, manual techniques, and assistive devices to enhance physical function [12,54,55,[61][62][63]. On the other hand, several barriers might affect an obese-specific approach since limb weight burden, limitations in joint mobility due to adipose tissue, and other anatomical constraints pose distinctive challenges [64].…”

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Obesity and Cancer Rehabilitation for Functional Recovery and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Comprehensive Review

Lippi,

de Sire,

Folli

et al. 2024

Cancers

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Obesity is a global health challenge with increasing prevalence, and its intricate relationship with cancer has become a critical concern in cancer care. As a result, understanding the multifactorial connections between obesity and breast cancer is imperative for risk stratification, tailored screening, and rehabilitation treatment planning to address long-term survivorship issues. The review follows the SANRA quality criteria and includes an extensive literature search conducted in PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, and Scopus. The biological basis linking obesity and cancer involves complex interactions in adipose tissue and the tumor microenvironment. Various mechanisms, such as hormonal alterations, chronic inflammation, immune system modulation, and mitochondrial dysfunction, contribute to cancer development. The review underlines the importance of comprehensive oncologic rehabilitation, including physical, psychological, and nutritional aspects. Cancer rehabilitation plays a crucial role in managing obesity-related symptoms, offering interventions for physical impairments, pain management, and lymphatic disorders, and improving both physical and psychological well-being. Personalized and technology-driven approaches hold promise for optimizing rehabilitation effectiveness and improving long-term outcomes for obese cancer patients. The comprehensive insights provided in this review contribute to the evolving landscape of cancer care, emphasizing the importance of tailored rehabilitation in optimizing the well-being of obese cancer patients.

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“…An increase in the number of cancer survivors has led to a greater need for physiotherapy (PT) to mitigate some of the treatment-induced adverse effects and comorbidities 8 ) . Cumulative evidence suggests that exercise-based rehabilitation can improve outcomes, including fitness, strength, fatigue, and mood and may guide positive health behavior in patients with cancer 6 , 9 , 10 , 11 ) .…”

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Functional outcomes of cancer patients in an acute inpatient setting at King Fahad Medical City

AlJohi

AlSaeed

2022

J Phys Ther Sci

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[Purpose] Cancer survivors have functional impairments that adversely affect patients’ quality of life (QoL). Acute rehabilitation helps to reduce disability and improves QoL in cancer survivors. This study investigated the potential improvement in mobility levels and QoL of cancer patients during acute inpatient physical therapy (PT) from admission to discharge. [Participants and Methods] This was a cross-sectional study conducted at King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh. Acute inpatient cancer survivors (n=99) were assessed at their admission and discharge. The primary outcome measure was the AM-PAC “6-Clicks” Basic Mobility, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G7) and the Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS). [Results] Overall, 82.8% of cancer patients were discharged home. There were significant improvements in all the three outcome measures for all the patients from admission to discharge. Patients who were discharged home exhibited significantly better improvement in all the scales. Factors that predicted discharge mobility and quality of life were discharge destination, number of PT sessions, and baseline admission scores. [Conclusion] The study found that acute inpatient cancer rehabilitation helps to improve mobility and QoL. Rehabilitation programs available in Saudi Arabia are limited, and it is important to integrate the cancer rehabilitation model into the oncology services.

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The Role of Exercise and Rehabilitation in the Cancer Care Plan

Cited by 9 publications

References 7 publications

Physiotherapy and Physical Activity as Factors Improving the Psychological State of Patients With Cancer

Physiotherapy and Physical Activity as Factors Improving the Psychological State of Patients With Cancer

Obesity and Cancer Rehabilitation for Functional Recovery and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Comprehensive Review

Functional outcomes of cancer patients in an acute inpatient setting at King Fahad Medical City

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