Exercise can counter side-effects of cancer treatment, biggest review of its kind shows | Cancer
Exercise can face the harmful effects of cancer, according to the most comprehensive review of its kind.
Several studies have evaluated how physical activity affects the health results of patients who suffer from the disease, but large gaps have remained in the evidence so far.
The review of the collected data analyzes of the results of the spoiled experience with evidence published between 2012 and 2024 indicates that the exercise can significantly reduce the side effects associated with cancer, such as heart, nerve damage and brain fog. Before this study, such a comprehensive evaluation was not published.
The authors of the study said that the exercise also seems to enhance psychological luxury and the quality of a comprehensive life, which leads to weight gain to include routine in the treatment protocols of the disease.
Review resultsUnder the leadership of the Schengeng Hospital at China Medical University, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. It included 485 associations out of 80 articles, all of which were evaluated as moderate to high quality. Types of exercises included exercise, resistance, high -density separation training, and Tai Chi and Yoga, among other things.
The study found that exercising greatly reduced the side effects associated with cancer and treatment compared to usual care or the lack of exercise.
It has reduced the heart and the peripheral neurological damage associated with chemotherapy, brain fog (cognitive weakness) and shortness of breath (shortness of breath).
It also changes the body and the main physiological indicators of health, such as insulin, insulin -like growth factor, and interactive protein C in people with cancer.
The exercise also improved the quality of sleep, psychological luxury, the natural works of the body and social interaction, while increasing the quality of life in general.
There was evidence of a certain height of a moderate rise that the exercise before surgery reduced the risk of post -surgery complications, pain, hospitalization length, and death.
“In conclusion, this study enhances the effectiveness of integrating exercise into cancer treatment protocols,” The researchers wrote.
“Medium to high certainty showed that exercise, compared to usual care or lack of exercise, has greatly reduced negative events related to cancer, improving body formation and biological signs, improving sleep quality, psychological luxury, physical function, social interaction, social interaction, and Qol in general [quality of life]”
Celine Duhri, a specialized cancer information nurse in cancer She said that she provided more evidence that exercise can help reduce the side effects of cancer treatment and improve health in the long run.
“However, cancer patients pass a lot when they are diagnosed, and focus on lifestyle changes such as being more active that may seem overwhelming,” she added.
“It is important to take things according to your own speed and do suitable activities for you.” She said that patients who want to advise or support their position should talk to their cancer team.
