RT Journal Article
T1 Does participation in therapeutic exercise programs after finishing oncology treatment still ensure an adequate health status for long‑term breast cancer survivors? A ≥ 5 years follow‑up study.
A1 Álvarez‑Salvago, Francisco
A1 Jiménez-García, José Daniel
A1 Martínez-Amat, Antonio
A1 Pujol-Fuentes, Clara
A1 Atienzar-Aroca, Sandra
A1 Molina-García, Cristina
A1 Aibar-Almazán, Agustín
K1 Cáncer de mama - Complicaciones y secuelas
K1 Enfermos de cáncer - Rehabilitación
K1 Ejercicio físico
K1 Fatiga (Fisiología)
K1 Calidad de vida
AB Purpose: The aims of this study were to evaluate whether the effects of two therapeutic exerciseprograms are sustained over time (≥ 5 years) in long-term breast cancer survivors (LTBCS). Second, todetermine the influence of the current level of physical activity (PA) performed on cancer-related fatigue(CRF) that these patients may present ≥5 years later.Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted with a cohort of 80 LTBCS in Granadaduring 2018. Firstly, considering their participation in one of the programs, they were allocated into twogroups: usual care and therapeutic exercise program, to assess CRF, pain and pressure pain sensitivity,muscle strength, functional capacity, and quality of life. Secondly, they were also classified into 3 groupsaccording to current level of weekly PA performed: ≤ 3, 3.1-7.4, and ≥ 7.5 (MET-hour/week)respectively, to assess its impact over CRF.Results: Although the positive effects of the programs are not sustained over time, a trend towardsignificance can be observed for a greater reduction in overall CRF levels, lower intensity of pain in theaffected arm and cervical region, and greater functional capacity and quality of life in the group thatunderwent therapeutic exercise. Additionally, 66.25% of LTBCS are inactive ≥ 5 years after completionof the program and furthermore, such inactivity is accompanied by higher CRF levels (P .013 to .046).Conclusion: The positive effects of therapeutic exercise programs are not maintained over time forLTBCS. Additionally, more than half of these women (66.25%) are inactive ≥ 5 years after completion ofthe program, this inactivity being accompanied by higher levels of CRF.
PB Springer
YR 2023
FD 2023-05
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/41441
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/41441
LA spa
NO Álvarez-Salvago, F., Jiménez-García, J. D., Martínez-Amat, A., Pujol-Fuentes, C., Atienzar-Aroca, S., Molina-García, C., & Aibar-Almazán, A. (2023). Does participation in therapeutic exercise programs after finishing oncology treatment still ensure an adequate health status for long‑term breast cancer survivors? A ≥ 5 years follow‑up study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 31(2), 343.
NO https://openpolicyfinder.jisc.ac.uk/id/publication/8241?from=single_hit
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 20 ene 2026