Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 3 , Pages 164-170, August 2008

Physical Activity

  • Anna L. Schwartz

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Anna L. Schwartz, PhD, FNP, FAAN, College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovations, Arizona State University, PO Box 1708, Cave Creek, AZ 85327

Objective

To provide a summary of the research on the effects of exercise on cancer survivors during and following cancer treatment.

Data Sources

Electronic data bases, published studies and review articles.

Conclusion

While there is a growing body of research on the effects of exercise on cancer survivors, evidence is growing to support exercise interventions to improve quality of life and physiologic and psychological outcomes during and following treatment.

Implications for Nursing Practice

Nurses should provide encouragement and information on exercise to cancer survivors.

Keywords: Physical activity, exercise, cancer survivorship

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 Dr Schwartz is funded by National Institutes of Health grant nos. R01 NR05084 and R29 NR04945.

PII: S0749-2081(08)00028-4

doi:10.1016/j.soncn.2008.05.004

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 3 , Pages 164-170, August 2008

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