“Your Body Is Not At All Where You Left It”: Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors’ Experiences Transitioning Back Into Physical Activity After Treatment

Vani, Madison F; Sabiston, Catherine M.; Mina, Daniel Santa; Trinh, Linda

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“…Furthermore, considering their specific clinical, developmental, physical, and psychosocial needs, adolescent and young adult cancer survivors experience various physical and psychosocial challenges [ 5 ] such as fatigue [ 17 , 18 ], significant weight loss or gain, and chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity [ 19 ] alongside psychological and social distress [ 20 ], and finally a negative body image [ 21 ]. These parameters are negatively associated with the adoption, re-engagement, and commitment to an active lifestyle through PA and exercise after cancer treatment [ 12 , 22 ] which is particularly important given that more than 80% of AYAs will survive more than 5 years after the onset of their cancer diagnosis (Close et al, 2019 [ 14 ],).…”

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Interventions about physical activity and diet and their impact on adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: a Prisma systematic review

Vasilopoulou,

Asimakopoulou,

Velissari

et al. 2024

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Purpose Over the past few decades, the incidence of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA) has been increasing. The impact of behaviors, such as physical activity (PA) and nutrition, on disease progression, prognosis, and overall health and quality of life for AYA cancer survivors is of significant importance. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of PA and diet interventions for AYA cancer survivors and to critically evaluate existing literature, gaps, and limitations. Methods A search of literature was conducted in PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, and Google Scholar following the PRISMA guidelines. Twenty-two studies were included from online databases from 2012 to 2022, 13 of which were randomized controlled trials. Results Most interventions were related to PA, with only four studies including nutrition or Diet interventions. The interventions were generally feasible and acceptable to AYA cancer survivors, and digitally based PA interventions were commonly used. PA interventions mainly comprised aerobic and resistance training and were individualized. Overall, this review found various PA and diet interventions for AYA cancer survivors that were feasible and well-accepted, but gaps in knowledge and design still exist. Conclusions This systematic review underscores the importance of conducting more research on diet interventions for YCS. Prospero registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/#aboutregpage

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Interventions about physical activity and diet and their impact on adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: a Prisma systematic review

Vasilopoulou,

Asimakopoulou,

Velissari

et al. 2024

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Experiences, behaviours, and perspectives of young cancer survivors on physical activity

Thomas,

Di Bartolo,

Galioto

et al. 2024

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Understanding the Experiences of Physical Activity, Body Image, and Quality of Life in Young Adult Males Living with and beyond Cancer

Dhruva,

Sim,

Wagoner

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Current Oncology

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For young adults (YAs), a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatments may result in physical changes that can negatively impact body image (BI) and health-related quality of life (HRQL). Physical activity (PA) is an evidence-based tool found to impact both BI and HRQL. However, most research has focused on the perspectives of older adults with breast or prostate cancer. No research has explored the experiences of PA, BI, and HRQL in YA males affected by cancer. A qualitative study was designed for YA males diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 20 and 39 years. Eligible participants were recruited through pre-existing exercise oncology studies, support organizations, and social media. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to understand participants’ experiences of PA, BI, and HRQL. All interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using interpretive description. The participants were YA males (n = 7) with a mean age of 32.7 ± 4.0 years. Themes included a loss of identity due to cancer, building autonomy and identity using PA, and the “should” behind BI. PA for YA males living with and beyond cancer may support them in rebuilding their identity and BI. The development of exercise oncology resources for YA males may consider addressing BI through education or exercise prescription programs, with the goal of enhancing HRQL.

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“Your Body Is Not At All Where You Left It”: Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors’ Experiences Transitioning Back Into Physical Activity After Treatment

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Interventions about physical activity and diet and their impact on adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: a Prisma systematic review

Interventions about physical activity and diet and their impact on adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: a Prisma systematic review

Experiences, behaviours, and perspectives of young cancer survivors on physical activity

Understanding the Experiences of Physical Activity, Body Image, and Quality of Life in Young Adult Males Living with and beyond Cancer

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