title: Physical Activity in Breast Cancer Patients during Medical Treatment and in the Aftercare - a Review.
abstract: Most scientific studies regarding physical activity in cancer patients involve breast cancer patients. It is apparent that physical activity during medical treatment and aftercare is not only feasible and safe but also effective. Current studies clearly show that regular and specific endurance and/or resistance training can reduce a number of side effects caused by medical treatment. Among others, improvements in physical performance, body composition, and quality of life as well as a reduction in fatigue, have been observed. Since inactivity appears to exacerbate lymphedema, patients with lymphedema are also encouraged to exercise. Few studies have been carried out regarding physical exercise in metastatic patients. However, experts in the field also recommend regular physical activity for patients with advanced-stage breast cancer.
authors.affiliation: Department of Molecular and Cellular Sport Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Germany.
authors.forename: Freerk T
authors.initials: FT
authors.lastname: Baumann
authors.affiliation: Department of Molecular and Cellular Sport Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Germany.
authors.forename: Wilhelm
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Bloch
authors.affiliation: Department of Molecular and Cellular Sport Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Germany.
authors.forename: Anke
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Weissen
authors.affiliation: Department of Molecular and Cellular Sport Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Germany.
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Brockhaus
authors.affiliation: Department of Molecular and Cellular Sport Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Germany.
authors.forename: Julia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Beulertz
authors.affiliation: Department of Molecular and Cellular Sport Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Germany.
authors.forename: Philipp
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Zimmer
authors.affiliation: Department of Molecular and Cellular Sport Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Germany.
authors.forename: Fiona
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Streckmann
authors.affiliation: Department of Molecular and Cellular Sport Medicine, German Sport University Cologne, Germany.
authors.forename: Eva M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Zopf
keywords: Breast cancer; Exercise; Physical activity