Key result
Exercise programs, primarily walking, appeal to ~85% of Black and Latinx cancer patients on chemotherapy.
Why the study?
Physical inactivity and comorbid disease burden are disproportionately high among Black and Latinx cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, yet participation in exercise oncology trials remains low in these groups.
What are the exercise preferences and barriers in Black and Latinx cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy?
Population
13 Black or Latinx cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
Design
Cross-sectional survey analysis prior to randomization
Authors
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Supports tailored home-based exercise for Black and Latinx chemotherapy patients; hypothesis-generating for overcoming fatigue barriers in prospective trials.
Cross-Sectional (n=13)
What are the exercise preferences and barriers in Black and Latinx cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy?
Black and Latinx cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy show strong interest in home-based exercise programs, particularly walking and strength training, though symptom-related barriers like fatigue must be addressed.
Yan et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Cancer (breast, colorectal, or prostate) undergoing chemotherapy (n=13). Exercise preferences questionnaire was evaluated on Exercise preferences, perceived benefits, and anticipated barriers. Black and Latinx cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy expressed strong interest (84.6%) in exercise programs, with walking (69.2%) and strength training (53.8%) as the most preferred modalities.
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