Physical Exercise for Cancer Patients with Advanced Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Authors

Line Oldervoll · Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Jon Håvard Loge · Oslo University Hospital

Stian Lydersen · Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Hanne Paltiel · St Olav's University Hospital

May B. · St Olav's University Hospital

Unni V. Nygaard · Lovisenberg Diakonale Høgskole

Elisabeth Oredalen

Abstract

Fatigue was not reduced but physical performance (SWT and HGS test) was significantly improved after 8 weeks of physical exercise. Physical exercise might therefore be a suitable approach for maintaining physical capacity in cancer patients with incurable and advanced disease.

Topics & Keywords

Cancer survivorship and care Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life Lymphatic System and Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Oncologist

Volume 16, Issue 11, pp. 1649-1657

DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2011-0133

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