scholarly journals Developing a Home-Based Exercise Program in Breast Cancer Patients: A Focus Group Discussion

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasim Khosravi ◽  
Shahpar Haghighat ◽  
Vahid Faraji Vafa ◽  
Akram-Sadat Sajadian
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Home Based

scholarly journals Application of a domicile-based exercise program for shoulder rehabilitation after breast cancer surgery

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliana Louzada Petito ◽  
Afonso Celso Pinto Nazário ◽  
Simone Elias Martinelli ◽  
Gil Facina ◽  
Maria Gaby Rivero De Gutiérrez
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Preoperative Evaluation ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Breast Cancer Surgery ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Study Population

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an exercise program for the recuperation of the range of motion (ROM) of the shoulder. This is a quasi-experimental study developed at the Mastology Outpatient Clinic of the Federal University of São Paulo - Brazil, from August 2006 to June 2008, with 64 breast cancer patients undergoing surgery. The intervention consisted of: preoperative evaluation of the ROM, verbal and written guidance, demonstration and implementation of the exercises and revaluation at the outpatient follow-up appointments until the 105th postoperative day (PO). From the 7th PO a significant increase was observed in the ROM, which continued until the 105th PO. The minimum time for recovery was 105 days for the women undergoing mastectomy, and 75 days for those undergoing quadrantectomy. There was satisfactory adherence of 78.6% of the women. The domicile program was effective for the recovery of ROM in the study population, benefiting women who can not attend a presential program.

Evaluation of a Community-Based Exercise Program for Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 417-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather J. Leach ◽  
Jessica M. Danyluk ◽  
Kathryn C. Nishimura ◽  
S. Nicole Culos-Reed
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Community Based

Effect of a combined diet plus exercise intervention on weight loss, physical fitness, and cancer-related fatigue among Japanese women with breast cancer.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e21658-e21658 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koki Okumatsu ◽  
Takehiko Tsujimoto ◽  
Akina Seki ◽  
Teruo Yamauchi ◽  
Hideko Yamauchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Endocrine Therapy ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Cancer Related Fatigue

e21658 Background: Weight gain, deterioration of physical fitness, and cancer-related fatigue often occur in the breast cancer patients mainly due to endocrine therapy. A number of previous studies have reported that obesity increases the risk of breast cancer recurrence and death, while exercise habituation improves physical fitness and fatigue among breast cancer patients. However, almost all studies have been conducted in the Western community and there are few studies focused on Asian women who may have lower BMI compared with the Western ones. Therefore, we investigated whether a combined diet plus exercise program affects weight loss, physical fitness and fatigue indices among Japanese breast cancer patients undergoing endocrine therapies. Methods: Thirty-two Japanese women with breast cancer undergoing endocrine therapy (age; 50±6 years, body weight; 57±10 kg) were voluntarily assigned to either intervention group (n = 21) or control group (n = 11). The intervention group completed a 12-week combined diet plus exercise program, consisting of weekly diet instruction classes aimed at maintaining a nutritionally well-balanced 1,200 kcal/d diet and a weekly 90-min exercise session. Anthropometric indices, physical fitness, blood sample and cancer-related fatigue were measured at baseline and after the 12-week program. Results: All of the 21 women completed the 12-week program. Mean weight loss was 8.7% of the initial weight in the intervention group and 0.1% in the control group ( P < . 001). Significant improvements were observed in cardiorespiratory fitness ( P < .01), flexibility ( P < .01) and agility ( P < .01) in the intervention group. Cancer related-fatigue scores decreased by 7.9 points (39%) among the intervention group ( P < .001), while it remained essentially unchanged among the control group. No adverse events were reported in the intervention group. Conclusions: A combined diet plus exercise program may contribute to a decrease in body weight and improvement in physical fitness and cancer-related fatigue. Further study is needed to help reduce side effects due to endocrine therapy and enhance quality of life among Asian breast cancer patients. Clinical trial information: UMIN000025890.

The breast cancer lifestyle intervention study.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (26_suppl) ◽  
pp. 112-112
Author(s):  
Jennifer Chun ◽  
Erica Brooke Friedman ◽  
Freya Ruth Schnabel ◽  
Martha Eddy ◽  
Shira Schwartz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Lifestyle Intervention ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Overweight Women ◽  
Average Weight Loss

112 Background: Maintaining a healthy weight after breast cancer diagnosis has been associated with improved survival outcomes. Lifestyle interventions are particularly important in overweight women who are at an increased risk of overall and breast-cancer specific death compared to non-overweight women. The purpose of this study is to examine the barriers and acceptance of a lifestyle intervention program among overweight women with newly diagnosed breast cancer. Methods: The Breast Cancer Database of NYU Langone Medical Center was queried for women who were newly diagnosed with breast cancer and who had a body mass index (BMI) ≥25kg/m2. Eligible patients participated in the Moving for Life (MFL) exercise program for 16 sessions. Questionnaires were administered at baseline and at the end of the intervention. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize patient characteristics and paired t-tests were used to see if there were any significant differences before and after the intervention. Results: A total of 40 women were eligible to participate in the MFL exercise program. A total of 20 women declined to participate due to location, transportation limitations, and conflicts in schedule. Of the 18 women who enrolled in the MFL program, 13 (72%) were regular attendees and completed the study. The median age was 61 years (range: 38-76) and the average baseline BMI was 31kg/m2(range: 25-42). After completing the MFL intervention, there was a significant decrease in weight and BMI (p=0.04). The average weight loss was 10lbs. Participants also reported a greater enjoyment of exercise (p=0.02), as well as a decrease in pain related to treatment (p=0.05). Conclusions: Moving for Life is a unique exercise program for breast cancer patients and had a high rate of acceptance and completion in a cohort of overweight breast cancer patients. This study resulted in a statistically significant average weight loss of 10lbs, as well as a greater enjoyment of exercise and decrease in treatment-related pain which may impact long-term lifestyle changes. Longitudinal follow-up at 6- and 12-months will allow assessment of secondary endpoints, including exercise frequency and attitudes about exercise, allowing us to examine sustainability and changes in behaviors and attitudes over time.

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