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Effects of physical exercise on rehabilitation of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy
Malik Y, Sen J, Mishra A, Bhandari V
Journal of Cancer Research & Therapeutics 2023 Apr-Jun;19(3):585-589
clinical trial
3/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

BACKGROUND: According to the World Health Organization and American Cancer Society, cancer survivors should involve in mild-to-moderate intensity exercises and consume vegetarian diet. These lifestyle alterations show improvement in cancer recurrence, risk reduction, and quality of life (QOL). OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to study the effect of physical activity on health/behavioural changes among adult cancer survivors. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study is randomized controlled trial which included 100 patients (Group A -- Exercise group, 50 patients and Group B -- Control group, 50 patients). Assessment of cardiopulmonary fitness, endurance, and QOL was done. RESULTS: Significant improvement in pulse rate, SpO2 and endurance, mental health, and social dimension was found in exercising group with no significant improvement in spiritual dimension. CONCLUSION: Remodelling the lifestyle by diet adjustment, strength training, and exercises alters the incidence and prognosis of cancer.

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