Physical activity and cancer control.
OBJECTIVE
To provide an overview and update of physical activity (PA) research across the entire cancer control continuum.


METHODS
Previous cancer control frameworks and selected PA and cancer research that has been published over the past 5 years.


CONCLUSIONS
There have been major scientific advances in PA research across many, but not all, of the cancer control categories over the past 5 years.


CONCLUSIONS
Nurses should have a comprehensive understanding of the potential role of PA across the entire cancer control continuum.
Courneya
Kerry S
KS
Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, E-488 Van Vliet Center, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2H9. kerry.courneya@ualberta.ca
Friedenreich
Christine M
CM
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D009043:Motor Activity; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*