Effects of Scheduled Exercise on Cancer-Related Fatigue in Women with Early Breast Cancer
Joint Authors
Husebø, Anne Marie Lunde
Søreide, Jon Arne
Bru, Edvin
Dyrstad, Sindre M.
Mjaaland, I.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-01-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
While physical activity during cancer treatment is found beneficial for breast cancer patients, evidence indicates ambiguous findings concerning effects of scheduled exercise programs on treatment-related symptoms.
This study investigated effects of a scheduled home-based exercise intervention in breast cancer patients during adjuvant chemotherapy, on cancer-related fatigue, physical fitness, and activity level.
Sixty-seven women were randomized to an exercise intervention group ( n = 33 , performed strength training 3x/week and 30 minutes brisk walking/day) and a control group ( n = 34 , performed their regular physical activity level).
Data collection was performed at baseline, at completion of chemotherapy (Post1), and 6-month postchemotherapy (Post2).
Exercise levels were slightly higher in the scheduled exercise group than in the control group.
In both groups, cancer-related fatigue increased at Post1 but returned to baseline at Post2.
Physical fitness and activity levels decreased at Post1 but were significantly improved at Post2.
Significant differences between intervention and control groups were not found.
The findings suggest that generally recommended physical activity levels are enough to relief cancer-related fatigue and restore physical capacity in breast cancer patients during adjuvant chemotherapy, although one cannot rule out that results reflect diminishing treatment side effects over time.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Husebø, Anne Marie Lunde& Dyrstad, Sindre M.& Mjaaland, I.& Søreide, Jon Arne& Bru, Edvin. 2014. Effects of Scheduled Exercise on Cancer-Related Fatigue in Women with Early Breast Cancer. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1049000
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Husebø, Anne Marie Lunde…[et al.]. Effects of Scheduled Exercise on Cancer-Related Fatigue in Women with Early Breast Cancer. The Scientific World Journal No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1049000
American Medical Association (AMA)
Husebø, Anne Marie Lunde& Dyrstad, Sindre M.& Mjaaland, I.& Søreide, Jon Arne& Bru, Edvin. Effects of Scheduled Exercise on Cancer-Related Fatigue in Women with Early Breast Cancer. The Scientific World Journal. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1049000
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1049000