scholarly journals The Evolution of Mindfulness-Based Physical Interventions in Breast Cancer Survivors

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela L. Stan ◽  
Nerissa M. Collins ◽  
Molly M. Olsen ◽  
Ivana Croghan ◽  
Sandhya Pruthi
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Cancer Treatments ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Reasonable Evidence

Survivors of breast cancer are faced with a multitude of medical and psychological impairments during and after treatment and throughout their lifespan. Physical exercise has been shown to improve survival and recurrence in this population. Mind-body interventions combine a light-moderate intensity physical exercise with mindfulness, thus having the potential to improve both physical and psychological sequelae of breast cancer treatments. We conducted a review of mindfulness-based physical exercise interventions which included yoga, tai chi chuan, Pilates, and qigong, in breast cancer survivors. Among the mindfulness-based interventions, yoga was significantly more studied in this population as compared to tai chi chuan, Pilates, and qigong. The participants and the outcomes of the majority of the studies reviewed were heterogeneous, and the population included was generally not selected for symptoms. Yoga was shown to improve fatigue in a few methodologically strong studies, providing reasonable evidence for benefit in this population. Improvements were also seen in sleep, anxiety, depression, distress, quality of life, and postchemotherapy nausea and vomiting in the yoga studies. Tai chi chuan, Pilates, and qigong were not studied sufficiently in breast cancer survivors in order to be implemented in clinical practice.

scholarly journals The Influence Of Tai Chi Chuan On Inflammatory Profiles And Cardiovascular Function Among Breast Cancer Survivors

2009 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Karen M. Mustian ◽  
Tom Darling ◽  
Michelle Janelsins ◽  
Jeffrey Katula ◽  
Laurie Wideman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Cardiovascular Function ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan

scholarly journals Effect of Tai Chi Chuan practice on immune system and pro-metastasis markers in early post-treatment breast cancer survivors

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 013-019
Author(s):  
Mary NB Cheung ◽  
Wings Tjing Yung Loo
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Complete Blood Count ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Wait List ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan

Purpose: To investigate the effect of Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) to improve immune system and decrease pro-metastasis markers in early post-treatment breast cancer survivors. Methods: 130 post-treatment breast cancer survivors were recruited and randomized 1:1 into TCC group and wait-list (control) group. The TCC group practiced for a 60-minutes session once per week, for a total of 52 weeks. 115 forms of Yang-style TCC were taught by a Tai Chi master. Blood samples were taken from each subject and complete blood count was performed. The expressions of NKG2D protein, P-selectin, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in plasma were measured. Lymphocyte activity was measured by cell proliferation reagent and ATP assay. Images of lymphocyte colony formation were taken with an inverted microscope. Results: At 52 weeks, TCC group demonstrated a significantly higher WBC (p=0.001) , a significantly higher NKG2D value (p=0.001) and a significantly lower VEGF value (p=0.005) when compared to the wait-list group. However, there was a small, non-significant change for P-selectin values between the breast cancer survivor groups. After 72h incubation, TCC group had a significant increase in lymphocyte proliferation (p=0.001) and greater area of lymphocyte clusters or colonies (p=0.001). Conclusion: The practice of TCC could stimulate tumor immunosurveillance via NKG2D and activate the immune response. VEGF, a marker playing an important role in breast cancer and its metastases, was also reduced in those who practiced TCC. As an alternative for conventional exercise, post-treatment breast cancer survivors may select TCC in their rehabilitation program.

Concurrent Exercise Interventions in Breast Cancer Survivors with Cancer-related Fatigue

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Itiziar Pagola ◽  
Javier S. Morales ◽  
Lidia B. Alejo ◽  
Olga Barcelo ◽  
Marta Montil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Training Program ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Concurrent Training ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Cancer Related Fatigue ◽  
Intensity Training

AbstractThis study compared the effects of two supervised concurrent training interventions in breast cancer survivors with cancer-related fatigue at baseline. Twenty-three female breast cancer survivors (50±8 years) were randomized to a high- (n=13) or a moderate-intensity (n=10) training program. Both interventions lasted 16 weeks and included the same resistance exercises, but the aerobic component was supervised and more intense in the former (i.e., rating of perceived exertion of 7–8 vs. 6 on a 1–10 scale for the high and moderate-intensity intervention, respectively). The primary endpoint was fatigue perception. Endpoints were assessed at baseline and after 16 weeks. The p-value for statistical significance was set at 0.004 after Bonferroni correction for multiple comparisons. The high-intensity training program increased lower-limb muscle strength significantly (p=0.002) and tended to improve fatigue perception (p=0.006), waist circumference (p=0.013), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (p=0.028) and some quality of life items (p=0.011). Although the moderate-intensity training program did not provide such benefits in general (i.e., higher p-values for pre vs post-intervention comparisons), no significant differences were found between interventions (all p>0.004). Further research is needed to elucidate if the benefits provided by high-intensity concurrent training are superior to those elicited by moderate-intensity training in breast cancer survivors.

scholarly journals Tai Chi Chuan for Breast Cancer Survivors

2008 ◽  
pp. 209-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen M. Mustian ◽  
Oxana G. Palesh ◽  
Stephanie A. Flecksteiner
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan

scholarly journals Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on Insulin and Cytokine Levels in a Randomized Controlled Pilot Study on Breast Cancer Survivors

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle C. Janelsins ◽  
Paul G. Davis ◽  
Laurie Wideman ◽  
Jeffrey A. Katula ◽  
Lisa K. Sprod ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Cytokine Levels

Tai Chi Chuan and Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I (IGF-I) in Breast Cancer Survivors

2004 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S97-S98
Author(s):  
Paul G. Davis ◽  
Karen M. Mustian ◽  
Jeffery A. Katula ◽  
Laurie Wideman
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Insulin Like Growth Factor ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan ◽  
Factor I ◽  
Igf I ◽  
Growth Factor I

Tai Chi Chuan and Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I (IGF-I) in Breast Cancer Survivors

2004 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S97???S98
Author(s):  
Paul G. Davis ◽  
Karen M. Mustian ◽  
Jeffery A. Katula ◽  
Laurie Wideman
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Insulin Like Growth Factor ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan ◽  
Factor I ◽  
Igf I ◽  
Growth Factor I

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life and biomarkers in breast cancer survivors participating in tai chi chuan

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa K. Sprod ◽  
Michelle C. Janelsins ◽  
Oxana G. Palesh ◽  
Jennifer K. Carroll ◽  
Charles E. Heckler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Effects of Activity Tracker-Based Counselling and Live-Web Exercise on Breast Cancer Survivors during Italy COVID-19 Lockdown

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Andrea Di Blasio ◽  
Teresa Morano ◽  
Federica Lancia ◽  
Gianluca Viscioni ◽  
Angelo Di Iorio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Light Intensity ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Activity Tracker ◽  
Personal Feedback

Background: To prevent and fight the increase of daily sedentary time and to promote and stimulate the positive effects of physical activity and exercise on health, both traditional interventions and new strategies are important for breast cancer survivors (BCS). The research goal was to compare the effects of weekly personal feedback, based on objectively measured physical activity, on the trends of both daily sedentary time and on the physical activity of BCS (E− group) with those of an intervention also including online supervised physical exercise sessions (E+ group), during the Italy COVID-19 lockdown. Methods: The Italian COVID-19 emergency allowed the possibility to also observe the effects of social and personal limitations. A total of 51 BCS were studied over an 18-week period and had an objective registration of day-to-day sedentary time, physical activity, and sleep. Both subsamples received weekly or fortnight personal feedback. Data were analysed considering four key periods, according to the COVID-19 emergency steps. Results: Statistical analysis showed an additive effect for sedentary time and a multiplicative effect both for light-to vigorous and light-intensity physical activities. The E− group had a high overall sedentary time and a different trend of light-to vigorous and light-intensity physical activities, with a reduction from the 1st to the 2nd periods (national and personal restrictions), showing a significant rise just at the end of the national restrictions. Conclusions: The use of an activity tracker and its accompanying app, with the reception of weekly tailored advice and supervised online physical exercise sessions, can elicit proper physical activity recomposition in BCS in the COVID-19 era.

scholarly journals Updated systematic review of exercise studies in breast cancer survivors: attention to the principles of exercise training

2017 ◽  
Vol 53 (8) ◽  
pp. 504-512 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah E Neil-Sztramko ◽  
Kerri M Winters-Stone ◽  
Kelcey A Bland ◽  
Kristin L Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trials ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Exercise Prescription ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Randomised Controlled

ObjectivesTo update our previous evaluation of the exercise interventions used in randomised controlled trials of breast cancer survivors in relation to (1) the application of the principles of exercise training in the exercise prescription; (2) the reporting of the components of the exercise prescription; and (3) the reporting of adherence of participants to the prescribed interventions.DesignSystematic review.Data sourcesThe OVID Medline, Embase, CINAHL and SPORTDiscus electronic databases were searched from January 2010 to January 2017.Eligibility criteriaRandomised controlled trials of at least 4 weeks of aerobic and/or resistance exercise in women diagnosed with breast cancer, reporting on physical fitness or body composition outcomes.ResultsSpecificity was appropriately applied by 84%, progression by 29%, overload by 38% and initial values by 67% of newly identified studies. Reversibility was reported by 3% anddiminishing returns by 22% of newly identified studies. No studies reported all components of the exercise prescription in the methods, or adherence to the prescribed intervention in the results. Reporting of reversibility has increased from 2010, but no other improvements in reporting were noted from the previous review.Summary/ConclusionNo studies of exercise in women with breast cancer attended to all principles of exercise training, or reported all components of the exercise prescription in the methods, or adherence to the prescription in the results. Full reporting of the exercise prescribed and completed is essential for study replication in research and translating research findings into the community, and should be prioritised in future trials.

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