Key result
Physical training can be performed safely in most cancer patients, positively affecting physical performance, cardiovascular function, and overall well-being.
Why the study?
It is not yet clear to what extent physical training can counteract declines in physical performance, cardiovascular fitness restrictions, or fatigue in cancer patients, nor how individual training should be designed.
Does physical training improve physical performance, cardiovascular function, and well-being in cancer patients?
Does physical training improve physical performance, cardiovascular function, and well-being in cancer patients?
Physical training, combining strength and endurance, is feasible and beneficial for cardiovascular function and well-being in cancer patients and should be offered alongside cancer therapy.
Supports exercise integration in oncology care; leaves open need for RCTs on CV endpoints.
BACKGROUND: Malignant diseases lead to a decline in physical performance in a large number of patients. This includes a reduction of the musculoskeletal system, restrictions in cardiovascular fitness and psychogenically influenced syndromes such as fatigue and asthenia. It is not yet clear to what extent physical training can counteract these limitations or undesirable side effects and how this training needs to be designed in the individual situation. AIM OF THIS ARTICLE: The aim of this article is to find out whether physical training can be performed in cancer patients, how this training should be designed and which physical disorders can be influenced favorably. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this review, the currently available work on this topic was evaluated and classified with regard to its feasibility and effects in cancer patients. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Physical training can be performed without complications in most patients even under treatment for the underlying malignant disease. It has a positive effect on physical performance, cardiovascular function, the perception of one's own cancer and overall well-being. Ideally, physical training for cancer patients should include a mixture of strength and endurance training. It should be carried out regularly and its intensity should be slowly increased. The type of physical activity should be adapted to the individual needs of the patient, take into account the particularities of the malignant disease and exclude any risk to the patient. CONCLUSION: In summary, a physical training program to accompany cancer therapy should be offered to virtually all patients with malignant disease.
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Klassen et al. (2020) conducted a review in Cancer. Physical training (strength and endurance) was evaluated on Feasibility and effects on physical performance, cardiovascular function, and well-being. Physical training can be performed safely in most cancer patients, positively affecting physical performance, cardiovascular function, and overall well-being.
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