Sporttherapie bei Krebs

Abstract

The value of physical activity in cancer prevention and therapy has been increasingly recognised during the last twenty years. Many patients suffer from a loss of physical performance and a decline in quality of life - with fatigue, anxiety and depression as a direct result of their disease and therapy. Since the 1990 s, there has been a substantial increase in scientific evidence demonstrating the positive effects of physical activity in cancer patients. This article presents an overview of the most important studies investigating the effects of physical activity for breast, colon, and prostate cancer.

Greater physical activity levels are associated with lower prevalence of tumors and risk of cancer in Spanish population: A cross-sectional study

“…In this regard, it should be recognized that physical inactivity is closely related to obesity and being overweight, which in turn represents a significant risk factor for the development of certain types of cancer [ 3 , 26 , 27 ]. All these factors negatively affect the mental health of patients [ 22 , 28 ]. In contrast, numerous writers have argued that physical activity may be used to prevent and treat cancer.…”

“…In contrast, numerous writers have argued that physical activity may be used to prevent and treat cancer. Physical activity benefits the body physiologically by reducing inflammation, boosting the immune system, increasing cardiovascular health, and regulating hormone levels, all of which have been found to help prevent cancer cell development and spread [ 3 , [26] , [27] , [28] ]. In addition, physical activity can reduce the side effects of cancer treatment either on a psychological level, such as depression and anxiety [ [19] , [20] , [21] , 23 , 24 ]; or on a physical level, such as loss of muscle mass and fatigue [ 28 ].…”

“…Physical activity benefits the body physiologically by reducing inflammation, boosting the immune system, increasing cardiovascular health, and regulating hormone levels, all of which have been found to help prevent cancer cell development and spread [ 3 , [26] , [27] , [28] ]. In addition, physical activity can reduce the side effects of cancer treatment either on a psychological level, such as depression and anxiety [ [19] , [20] , [21] , 23 , 24 ]; or on a physical level, such as loss of muscle mass and fatigue [ 28 ]. Therefore, the aims of this study were 1) to estimate the probability risk (Odds Ratio) of developing malignant tumors and 2) analyze the prevalence of malignant tumors according to sex, age, smoking, BMI, and level of physical activity in resident of Spain.…”