Effects of physical exercise on rehabilitation of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy

Background: According to the World Health Organization and American Cancer Society, cancer survivors should involve in mild-to-moderate intensity exercises and consume vegetarian diet. These lifestyle alterations show improvement in cancer recurrence, risk reduction, and quality of life (QOL). Objec...

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Published in:Journal of cancer research and therapeutics 2023-07, Vol.19 (3), p.585-589
Main Authors: Malik, Yusuf, Sen, Jayeeta, Mishra, Anand, Bhandari, Virendra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Cancer
Cancer patients
Care and treatment
Complications and side effects
Evaluation
Exercise
Health aspects
Influence
Methods
Oncology, Experimental
Patient outcomes
Physical therapy
Physiological aspects
Radiation therapy
Radiotherapy
Rehabilitation
Resistance movements
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Summary:Background: According to the World Health Organization and American Cancer Society, cancer survivors should involve in mild-to-moderate intensity exercises and consume vegetarian diet. These lifestyle alterations show improvement in cancer recurrence, risk reduction, and quality of life (QOL). Objective: The purpose of this study was to study the effect of physical activity on health/behavioural changes among adult cancer survivors. Materials and Methods: The study is randomized controlled trial which included 100 patients (Group A - Exercise group - 50 patients and Group B - Control group - 50 patients). Assessment of cardiopulmonary fitness, endurance, and QOL was done. Results: Significant improvement in pulse rate, SpO2 and endurance, mental health, and social dimension was found in exercising group with no significant improvement in spiritual dimension. Conclusion: Remodelling the lifestyle by diet adjustment, strength training, and exercises alters the incidence and prognosis of cancer.
ISSN:0973-1482
1998-4138
DOI:10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_62_21