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Introduction: Head and neck cancer is considered a global public health problem, which arises in aesthetically and functionally critical areas. The practice of physical exercise has been considered one of the significant and effective non-pharmacological strategies to minimize the physical and psychological consequences. Objective: To analyze the evidence of physical activity interventions in the physical and psychological health of individuals with head and neck cancer. Method: A systematic review was conducted blindly and independently, from March to May 2021, according to the PRISMA guidelines. The search was performed in the following databases: PubMed Central®; Cochrane Library; Web of Science, Scopus, ScienceDirect. Results: Of the 515 selected studies, 15 were included in this systematic review with a total of 670 participants aged between 18 and 76 years old. The studies included aerobic exercises, endurance, mobility, stretching, strengthening, and yoga. Conclusion: Evidence proves that physical activity interventions performed with individuals with head and neck cancer may be beneficial in the treatment and physical/psychological health of this population. This study may help new researches considering the detailed information described previously regarding the interventions applied, in addition to discussing the most used instruments with this public and indicating the modalities that are being safely performed. It is suggested that more randomized trials be conducted to obtain more concise results.

Introduction: Body practices can bring physical, psychological benefits and social rehabilitation and may be an alternative treatment for breast cancer. Objective: To analyze the evidence of the results of body practices over the psychological aspects of survivors women undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Method: Systematic blind and independent review from September to December 2021 following the PRISMA guidelines, carried out in the databases: Embase Elsevier; PubMed Central; ScienceDirect; Scopus Elsevier and Web of Science – Core Collection. Results: Of 1,372 studies identified, 22 were included in this systematic review. Among the practices that stood out are meditation and Yoga, with anxiety being the most investigated variable by the studies. It is clear that body practices are options for non-pharmacological clinical treatments utilized in clinical practice by different health professionals in women who have survived breast cancer. Conclusion: Body practices proved to be beneficial in the treatment and psychological health of women who survived breast cancer. This evidence may help to implement body practices as a therapeutic resource to be used in the clinical practice of health professionals. However, more randomized clinical trials that follow study protocols more rigorously are suggested, so that the effectiveness of this approach can be evaluated in different clinical outcomes.

Introduction: Oxygen consumption (VO2) is indicative of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and lower levels are related to a higher risk of total mortality among individuals with cancer whose therapy can have adverse consequences on the cardiovascular system. Objective: To examine the associations of patient-reported sociodemographic, clinical, anthropometric outcomes and functional variables with CRF in 69 women (55±10 years) and to identify whether walking is a predictor of peak VO2 variation in this population with breast cancer (BC). Method: Female BC survivors receiving hormone therapy after two types of surgery (breast-conserving and mastectomy) underwent a CRF test on a cycle ergometer to measure peak VO2. A questionnaire containing sociodemographic, clinical data, patient reported outcomes (PROs) (depressive symptoms, sleep quality, fatigue, body image) and self-reported walking and tests to measure body fat percentage, waist circumference, flexibility and shoulder range of motion (RoM) were performed. Results: Unemployment and retirement were associated with low CRF, as was the use of aromatase inhibitors instead of tamoxifen. Depressive symptoms, worse body image, greater waist circumference, less flexibility and shoulder RoM were also associated with low CRF. Walking duration, controlled for age and body mass index (BMI), is a 13% predictor of peak VO2 variance in this sample. Conclusion: These factors must be considered in understanding the CRF profile of BC survivors. As walking was a predictor of peak VO2 variance, it should be recommended as a type of physical activity for patients with BC using hormone therapy.

Objetivos:     Este estudo teve como objetivo identificar e caracterizar os protocolos de estudos de atividade física e / ou intervenção com exercícios físicos para o tratamento do câncer de mama. São destacados os tipos, freqüência, duração, intensidade e momento da intervenção terapêutica com atividade física, além de mostrar os resultados encontrados. Métodos: Com base nas diretrizes do PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR), foi realizada uma busca em cinco bases de dados ( Cochrane Library ; PubMed Central® ; ScienceDirect; Scopus Elsevier e Web of science ) Não houve restrição quanto ao idioma ou ano de publicação. Os estudos encontrados foram selecionados manualmente e com auxílio do software Rayyan por dois pesquisadores, de forma cega e independente. As seguintes palavras-chave foram utilizadas como estratégia de busca: 'câncer de mama' AND 'atividade física' OR 'exercício físico', AND 'protocolo de estudo' OU 'protocolo de estudo'.Os critérios de inclusão, os protocolos de estudo dos ensaios clínicos randomizados com intervenção de atividade física e / ou exercício físico em mulheres em tratamento para câncer de mama e no pós-tratamento. Resultados: 806 artigos foram encontrados. Foram excluídas as duplicatas e as que não atendem aos critérios de inclusão, restando 17 artigos para a revisão. A ferramenta Cochrane Risk-of-Bias foi utilizada para a avaliação metodológica dos estudos classificados como 'baixo risco' de viés, que outro rigor metodológico. Destacaram-se exercícios aeróbicos, endurance, dança, Pilates, exercícios guiados por aplicativos e softwares de internet. Evidenciaram-se exercício de intensidade moderada, com frequência de três vezes por semana e duração de 30 minutos. A grande maioria das mulheres que participaram das medidas encontrava-se entre os estágios 0 e III da doença.Os protocolos de estudo aumentam no que diz respeito aos requisitos físicos, nível de atividade física, função cognitiva e composição corporal), Discussão: Os protocolos de estudo são essenciais para dar transparência à pesquisa, o que facilita a reprodutibilidade e compreensão das ações e contribui para o avanço científico. Impacto: esta análise de escopo fornece uma pesquisa que ajudará em pesquisas futuras sobre atividade física e / ou exercícios físicos para mulheres com câncer de mama.