Qigong intervention for breast cancer survivors with complaints of decreased cognitive function

Myers, Jamie; Mitchell, Melissa; Krigel, Susan; Steinhoff, Andreanna; Boyce-White, Alyssa; Goethem, Karla Van; Valla, Mary; Dai, Junqiang; He, Jia; Liu, Wen; Sereika, Susan M.; Bender, Catherine M.

doi:10.1007/s00520-018-4430-8

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“…However, at the 3-month follow-up visit, yoga participants reported significantly fewer cognitive complaints than wait-list participants [116]. Myers et al evaluated in a 3-arm randomized controlled trial the impact of qigong, which is a mindfulness-based form of exercise originating from Chinese medicine, on cognitive function for breast cancer survivors with complaints [117]. Fifty patients were randomly assigned to qigong or gentle exercise or survivorship support.…”

Section: Physical Activity or Relaxation Program Interventionsmentioning

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Long-Term Fatigue and Cognitive Disorders in Breast Cancer Survivors

Joly

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Santos

et al. 2019

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Survivors of early-stage breast cancer may report treatment-related side effects that persist for several years after the end of primary treatment. Among these, fatigue and cognitive disorders are frequent complaints and can negatively impact quality of life. Cancer-related fatigue is a very prevalent and distressing long-term side effect among breast cancer survivors that typically improves after completion of treatment, although many patients report severe fatigue several years post-treatment. Cognitive disorders are also common among survivors of breast cancer, especially if treated with chemotherapy. These symptoms are usually mild-to-moderate and often transient. Cognitive recovery is frequently observed within months or a few years after completion of chemotherapy or endocrine therapy. However, some breast cancer survivors may have persistent cognitive difficulties. Several types of interventions have proved to be beneficial in reducing cancer-related fatigue and cognitive difficulties. Most of these interventions for cancer-related fatigue are thought to be effective by reducing inflammation or disrupting pro-inflammatory circuits. Further studies are needed on cognitive management that has showed promising results. This narrative review summarizes the state of the art regarding long-term fatigue and cognitive disorders in patients with early breast cancer, describing prevalence, impact, pathophysiology, and risk factors, and focusing on available interventions.

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Section: Physical Activity or Relaxation Program Interventionsmentioning

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Long-Term Fatigue and Cognitive Disorders in Breast Cancer Survivors

Joly

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Santos

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“…Related studies have been carried out [13][14][15]. However such studies have some deficiencies such as a singular method of exercise intervention and exercise guidance [16][17][18][19]. Therefore, due to the limitations of previous studies, we aimed to investigate the effects of the CEIBISMS on QOL, muscle strength and cardiorespiratory capacity in postoperative BC patients in China.…”

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The effects of the combined exercise intervention based on internet and social media software (CEIBISMS) on quality of life, muscle strength and cardiorespiratory capacity in Chinese postoperative breast cancer patients:a randomized controlled trial

Dong

Gao

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Background: Breast cancer (BC) patients who undergo surgery followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy have limitations on physical activity which will lead to a decreased quality of life and poor physical fitness level. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the combined exercise intervention based on internet and social media software (CEIBISMS) on postoperative breast cancer patients by evaluating their quality of life, muscle strength and cardiorespiratory capacity. Methods: This study was a randomized control trial with an intervention period of 12 weeks. Sixty participants (30 in each group, 42-60 years old, female) were recruited through an outpatient department. Procedure of exercise in the intervention group included: via phone step-recording app, ask the individuals to complete the target number of steps within a specified period of exercise, four times per week; face-to-face remote video instruction of individuals on muscle training, three times per week; via social media apps daily push common knowledge of physical exercise BC rehabilitation. The control group received traditional treatment and rehabilitation according to daily specifications of the hospital. The primary outcome was quality of life and the secondary outcomes were muscle strength and cardiorespiratory capacity. Results: Experiments using a Short Form 36 showed that the CEIBISMS yielded significantly better results than traditional methods, in vitality (p = 0.009), mental health (p = 0.001) and reported health transition (p = 0.048) by week 12. The CEIBISMS resulted in significant improvement in the stand-up and sit-down chair test (p < 0.0001), arm lifting test (p = 0.017). Conclusion: The CEIBISMS offered rehabilitative effects in quality of life (QOL) and muscle strength of postoperative patients with breast cancer (BC) in China.

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“…This is followed by a "maintenance" phase of patient self-treatment, with compression usually in the form of hosiery [609]. The mindfulness component may enhance the positive impact of exercise on cognitive function in breast cancer [610,611]. Tai Chi is accessible to most people and does not require special facilities or expensive equipment [612].…”

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Alternative Treatments for Cancer Prevention and Cure [Part 1]

Mohiuddin¹

2019

APCT

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Many lay people along with some so called "key opinion leaders" have a common slogan "There's no answer for cancer". Again, mistake delays proper treatment and make situation worse, more often. Compliance is crucial to obtain optimal health outcomes, such as cure or improvement in QoL. Patients may delay treatment or fail to seek care because of high out-of-pocket expenditures. Despite phenomenal development, conventional therapy falls short in cancer management. There are two major hurdles in anticancer drug development: dose-limiting toxic side effects that reduce either drug effectiveness or the QoL of patients and complicated drug development processes that are costly and time consuming. Cancer patients are increasingly seeking out alternative medicine and might be reluctant to disclose its use to their oncology treatment physicians. But there is limited available information on patterns of utilization and efficacy of alternative medicine for patients with cancer. As adjuvant therapy, many traditional medicines shown efficacy against brain, head and neck, skin, breast, liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder, prostate, colon and blood cancers. The literature reviews non-pharmacological interventions used against cancer, published trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

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Qigong intervention for breast cancer survivors with complaints of decreased cognitive function

Cited by 59 publications

References 32 publications

Long-Term Fatigue and Cognitive Disorders in Breast Cancer Survivors

Long-Term Fatigue and Cognitive Disorders in Breast Cancer Survivors

The effects of the combined exercise intervention based on internet and social media software (CEIBISMS) on quality of life, muscle strength and cardiorespiratory capacity in Chinese postoperative breast cancer patients:a randomized controlled trial

Alternative Treatments for Cancer Prevention and Cure [Part 1]

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