Key Findings from Comprehensive Review
A groundbreaking review published in the reveals that exercise can significantly alleviate side effects of cancer treatments, such as heart and nerve damage, brain fog, and improve overall quality of life.
The study, which included 485 associations from 80 high-quality articles, found that various forms of exercise, including aerobic, resistance, and mind-body exercises like yoga and tai chi, offered substantial health benefits to cancer patients.
Implications for Cancer Treatment and Future Research
Researchers advocate for the routine inclusion of exercise in cancer treatment protocols, citing moderate to high-certainty evidence that it reduces cancer-related adverse events and enhances psychological well-being and physical function.
Despite the promising findings, the researchers acknowledge the need for further high-quality studies to refine exercise prescriptions tailored to individual cancer types and patient characteristics, ensuring clinically relevant interventions.