Mixed
Physical activity interventions significantly improve quality of life, body composition (BMI, body weight), and physical function (peak oxygen consumption, peak power output, 6-minute walk distance) in cancer survivors after completion of primary treatment.
If you have completed your primary cancer treatment, engaging in regular physical activity (aerobic and/or resistance training) is strongly recommended. Aim for a program lasting at least 13 weeks, performed 2-5 times per week at a moderate to vigorous intensity. This will help you improve your body composition, physical strength, and overall quality of life compared to remaining sedentary.
When patients with cancer other than breast cancer were also included, physical activity was associated with reduced BMI and body weight, increased peak oxygen consumption and peak power output, and improved quality of life.
Why this rating
Based on a meta-analysis of 34 randomized controlled trials with rigorous quality assessment.
Source
Physical activity for cancer survivors: meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Dyt Fong et al. · BMJ · 2012
DOI 10.1136/bmj.e70
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