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ArticleJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2025

Exercise interventions and physical activity in adults living with and beyond blood cancer: a scoping review.

Ojbindra Kc, Moataz Ellithi, Emily Herdman, Danielle Westmark, Tanya M Wildes, Edward S Peters, Sara E Bills, Windy Alonso, Vijaya R Bhatt

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  1. Head and neck cancer rehabilitation: the CaRe feasibility study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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Ojbindra Kc *Fred and Pamela Buffet Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.
Moataz Ellithi *Fred and Pamela Buffet Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA. ellithm1@mskcc.org.
Emily Herdman *Fred and Pamela Buffet Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.
Danielle WestmarkMcGoogan Library of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.
Tanya M WildesFred and Pamela Buffet Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.
Edward S PetersFred and Pamela Buffet Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.
Sara E BillsPhysical Therapy Program, Department of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.
Windy AlonsoCollege of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.
Vijaya R BhattFred and Pamela Buffet Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeAdults living with and beyond cancer (survivors) often face physical and psychological challenges, including pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and depression, which impair quality of life (QOL). While exercise interventions are demonstrated to benefit survivors of solid tumors, their impact on survivors of blood cancer remains underexplored. This review evaluates the evidence regarding exercise interventions in survivors of blood cancer, focusing on intervention types, study participant characteristics, and reported outcomes.

methodsA literature search was conducted using Embase (Elsevier), Medline (EBSCO), CINAHL (EBSCO), and Scopus (Elsevier) to identify studies on exercise interventions in survivors of blood cancer published through March 15, 2024. Articles were screened based on inclusion criteria, including adults aged 18 or older who completed cancer treatment and underwent exercise interventions. Exclusion criteria included pediatric populations, active cancer treatment, study protocols, incomplete results, or non-English publications.

resultsSeventeen studies were identified, including nine feasibility studies and eight randomized controlled trials. Participants, predominantly white, had a median age range of 31.5-63.5 years. Interventions, often combining aerobic and resistance exercises, were delivered three times weekly over 8-12 weeks. Feasibility studies reported adherence rates of 66-87% and retention rates of 70-95%, with improvements in QOL and physical function. Randomized controlled trials similarly demonstrated benefits in fatigue, QOL, and physical function. 

conclusionsExercise interventions improve QOL for survivors of blood cancer, though long-term effectiveness and adherence require further study. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Future research should focus on diverse populations and long-term outcomes to develop tailored, accessible exercise interventions for survivors of blood cancer.

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Blood cancerExercise interventionsPhysical activityQuality of lifeSurvivors

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