Open AccessExercise for the Management of Side Effects and Quality of Life Among Cancer Survivors
Author(s) -
Karen M. Mustian,
Lisa K. Sprod,
Oxana Palesh,
Luke J. Peppone,
Michelle Christine Janelsins,
Supriya G. Mohile,
Jennifer K. Carroll
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
current sports medicine reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.424
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1537-8918
pISSN - 1537-890X
DOI - 10.1249/jsr.0b013e3181c22324
Subject(s) - medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , psychological intervention , cancer related fatigue , cancer , rehabilitation , physical therapy , intervention (counseling) , cancer survivor , physical medicine and rehabilitation , intensive care medicine , psychiatry , nursing
Physical activity may play an important role in the rehabilitation of cancer survivors during and after treatment. Current research suggests that numerous beneficial outcomes are experienced in cancer survivors undergoing exercise interventions during or after cancer treatment. Exercise not only plays a role in managing side effects but also improves functional capacity and quality of life. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the oncology literature supporting the use of exercise as an effective intervention for improving cancer-related fatigue, other side effects, functional capacity, and quality of life among cancer survivors.