Stephanie Otto: The Potential of Exercise as a Supportive Treatment for Cancer Patients
Stephanie Otto, Exercise Oncologist and Senior Scientist at the University Hospital Ulm, shared a post on LinkedIn about a paper by Jingyu Wang et al. published in the Journal of Sports Sciences:
“Effects of different types of exercise on inflammatory markers in cancer patients: A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis
This systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis suggest that exercise, particularly combined aerobic and resistance training, can significantly reduce inflammatory markers in cancer patients.
The study indicates that the type, intensity, and volume of exercise are crucial factors in achieving these positive effects.
Key findings:
Combined aerobic and resistance training:
This type of exercise appears to be the most effective in reducing inflammatory markers in cancer patients.
Specific markers:
Exercise interventions have been shown to significantly reduce levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and the pro-inflammatory cytokine TNF-α.
Timing of exercise:
Exercise interventions applied after cancer treatment may have a greater effect on reducing inflammatory markers compared to those during treatment.
Individualized programs:
Designing exercise programs that combine aerobic and resistance training, with a gradual increase in intensity, is recommended.
Further research:
More research is needed to determine if the observed changes in inflammatory markers are clinically relevant and associated with improvements in symptoms.
Future studies should focus on novel immune populations and standardized reporting of key immune outcomes.
Overall, the study highlights the potential of exercise as a supportive treatment for cancer patients, particularly in managing inflammation, and emphasizes the need for tailored exercise plans that consider individual needs and treatment stages.”
Title: Effects of different types of exercise on inflammatory markers in cancer patients: A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis
Authors: Jingyu Wang, Yuxuan He, A-Ram Kim, Kyung-Hee Lee, Seung-Wook Choi
You can read the Full Article on the Journal of Sports Sciences.
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