Lifestyle Modifications
Healthy lifestyle, diet linked to longer survival for men with prostate cancer
Healthy lifestyle and dietary behaviors appeared associated with reduced all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer, according to results of a prospective cohort study.
‘If you enjoy it, it’s sustainable’: Program helps cancer survivors get fit, build community
The Miami Dolphins’ annual Dolphins Cancer Challenge has been the biggest fundraising event in the NFL for the past 15 years, contributing $90 million toward research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of Miami.
Healthy lifestyle reduces mortality risk for survivors of obesity-related cancers
Nonsmokers diagnosed with obesity-related cancers had lower risk for death if they adhered to American Cancer Society nutrition and physical activity guideline for cancer survivors, according to results of a prospective cohort study.
‘It’s a blast’: Pickleball improves cancer survivors’ physical fitness, social well-being
Pickleball programs may encourage more cancer survivors to increase their physical activity, according to a pilot study.
Aerobic exercise may improve cognitive function for women who undergo chemotherapy
Women with breast cancer who began an aerobic exercise program at the start of chemotherapy self-reported improved cognitive function and quality of life, according to results of a randomized trial.
Aerobic physical activity reduces depression among adults with cancer
Aerobic physical activity can reduce short- and long-term depression scores among adults with cancer, according to results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Guideline recommends exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy for cancer-related fatigue
ASCO and the Society for Integrative Oncology released new clinical practice guidelines for management of cancer-related fatigue.
Excess body weight at first cancer diagnosis linked to second malignancy risk
Older adult cancer survivors who were overweight or obese at the time of first primary cancer diagnosis had a higher risk for developing second cancers, according to findings presented at ASCO Annual Meeting.
Top diet, exercise recommendations for cancer survivors
In my own practice, patients frequently ask what they can do to stay healthy and keep their disease from returning following completion of therapy.
One vital piece of cancer survivorship care is keeping active
Cancer and its various treatments can strain the body to the point that participation in fitness activities and exercise is often drastically decreased, reducing the survivor’s level of physical fitness and adding to their medical problems.