title: Exercise in patients coping with breast cancer: An overview.
abstract: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women, but fortunately has high survival rates. Many studies have been performed to investigate the effects of exercise in patients diagnosed with breast cancer. There is evidence that exercise after the diagnosis of breast cancer improves mortality, morbidity, health related quality of life, fatigue, physical functioning, muscle strength, and emotional wellbeing. Based on scientific data, breast cancer patients should be recommended to participate in rehabilitation programs including aerobic and strength training. The aim of this article is to review the recently published data on the effect of exercise in patients with breast cancer in order to present the current perspective on the topic.
authors.affiliation: Sibel Eyigor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ege University, Medical Faculty, Izmir 35100, Turkey.
authors.forename: Sibel
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Eyigor
authors.affiliation: Sibel Eyigor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ege University, Medical Faculty, Izmir 35100, Turkey.
authors.forename: Selcen
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authors.lastname: Kanyilmaz
keywords: Breast cancer; Cancer; Exercise; Physical activity; Rehabilitation
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