{"id":3924,"date":"2025-05-12T10:09:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T10:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scientificworld.org\/?p=3924"},"modified":"2025-05-12T10:09:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T10:09:45","slug":"exercise-shown-to-mitigate-side-effects-of-cancer-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scientificworld.org\/?p=3924","title":{"rendered":"Exercise Shown to Mitigate Side Effects of Cancer Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A comprehensive review of recent research highlights the significant benefits of exercise in countering the harmful side effects of cancer treatment, such as heart and nerve damage, cognitive impairment, and fatigue. Published in the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1136\/bjsports-2024-109392\"><em>British Journal of Sports Medicine<\/em><\/a>, the study underscores the potential of incorporating exercise into standard cancer care to improve patients&#8217; quality of life and overall well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The review, an umbrella analysis of pooled data from 80 studies published between 2012 and 2024, examined 485 associations involving various exercise types, including mind\u2013body practices like yoga and tai-chi, aerobic and resistance training, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT). These exercises were studied across diverse cancer types, with breast cancer being the most frequently represented (50% of associations).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key findings revealed that 54% of the associations were statistically significant, with high or moderate certainty evidence supporting many of them. Exercise was shown to reduce chemotherapy-induced side effects, such as heart and nerve damage, while also alleviating cognitive impairment (&#8220;brain fog&#8221;) and shortness of breath. Additionally, it improved body composition, physiological health markers like insulin levels, and psychological well-being, including sleep quality and social interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The review also noted that preoperative exercise could lower postoperative complications, pain, hospital stays, and mortality risk. However, the researchers acknowledged limitations, such as variability in study designs and the possibility that healthier patients were more likely to participate in exercise programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The researchers emphasized,&nbsp;<em>\u201cIncorporating mind\u2013body exercises into the exercise guidelines for people with cancer may be a valuable consideration.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;They called for further high-quality research to refine exercise recommendations tailored to individual cancer types and treatment stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This review strengthens the case for integrating exercise into cancer treatment protocols, offering tangible benefits for patients&#8217; physical and mental health. Future studies aim to optimize exercise prescriptions to better serve diverse cancer populations, paving the way for more personalized and effective interventions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A comprehensive review of recent research highlights the significant benefits of exercise in countering the harmful side effects of cancer treatment, such as heart and nerve damage, cognitive impairment, and fatigue. 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