The Effect of Exercise on Quality of Life among Patients and Survivors of Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

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Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI:10.31557/APJCP.2025.26.3.715

Bhupesh Gupta, Kirtika Gupta, Kashish Narula, Prerna Sharma, Anshu Mittal

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Abstract

Introduction: The impact of physical activity on the quality of life in breast cancer patients and survivors is examined in this study by a comprehensive meta-analysis of randomized control trials. Materials and procedures: We searched databases like PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Google Scholar for research publications published between 2005 and 2024, using the PRISMA guidelines. R software was utilised to perform the meta-analysis, and Cochrane's ROB 2.0 tool was employed to assess the quality of the studies. We utilised the I2 statistics to evaluate heterogeneity. A funnel plot and Egger's regression test were used to determine publication bias.

Results: The pooled effect of training on overall health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in survivors and patients of breast cancer was estimated to have been 0.70 (CI = 95%: 0.41-0.99) using a random effects model. HRQOL was calculated using Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast (FACT-B) outcomes in breast cancer survivors and patients with cancer following giving them physical training and fitness intervention. The downward trend in the meta-regression study suggests that younger people benefited more from exercise in terms of quality of life than older patients. Participants in Asia [1.72 (CI = 95%: -0.60-4.05)], America [0.52 (CI = 95%: 0.30-0.74)], and Australia [0.43 (CI = 95%: 0.24-0.61)] had a stronger effect of the treatment compared to patients in Europe [0.51 (CI = 95%: -0.12-1.15)], according to sub-group analysis.

Conclusion: Physical activity enhances breast cancer patients' and survivors' health-related quality of life.

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Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 医学-肿瘤学

CiteScore

2.80

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0.00%

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779

审稿时长

3 months

期刊介绍： Cancer is a very complex disease. While many aspects of carcinoge-nesis and oncogenesis are known, cancer control and prevention at the community level is however still in its infancy. Much more work needs to be done and many more steps need to be taken before effective strategies are developed. The multidisciplinary approaches and efforts to understand and control cancer in an effective and efficient manner, require highly trained scientists in all branches of the cancer sciences, from cellular and molecular aspects to patient care and palliation. The Asia Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention (APOCP) and its official publication, the Asia Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (APJCP), have served the community of cancer scientists very well and intends to continue to serve in this capacity to the best of its abilities. One of the objectives of the APOCP is to provide all relevant and current scientific information on the whole spectrum of cancer sciences. They aim to do this by providing a forum for communication and propagation of original and innovative research findings that have relevance to understanding the etiology, progression, treatment, and survival of patients, through their journal. The APJCP with its distinguished, diverse, and Asia-wide team of editors, reviewers, and readers, ensure the highest standards of research communication within the cancer sciences community across Asia as well as globally. The APJCP publishes original research results under the following categories: -Epidemiology, detection and screening. -Cellular research and bio-markers. -Identification of bio-targets and agents with novel mechanisms of action. -Optimal clinical use of existing anti-cancer agents, including combination therapies. -Radiation and surgery. -Palliative care. -Patient adherence, quality of life, satisfaction. -Health economic evaluations.