Exercise and Cardio-Oncology Rehab

Alexandra Bili Newman, Karen Basen-Engquist, Susan C. Gilchrist, Anju Nohria, Dennis Kerrigan, Steven J. Keteyian, Kathryn H. Schmitz, Jennifer A. Ligibel

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Abstract

Purpose of Review: To evaluate the evidence supporting the use of exercise training as a treatment strategy to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in cancer populations and to provide an overview of the use of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in cancer patients and survivors. Recent Findings: A recent scoping review suggests that CR-style interventions are feasible in cancer patients, but more evidence is needed to establish the benefits of this approach. Summary: Cancer survivors are at increased risk of CVD as a result of side effects of cancer treatment, shared risk factors for cancer and CVD, and effects from the cancer itself. Aerobic exercise training improves peak VO2, but few models exist to support widespread incorporation of exercise training into cancer care. CR could provide infrastructure to support the incorporation of exercise in cancer populations, but data are limited regarding the feasibility or benefits of CR in cancer patients.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)183-197
Number of pages15
JournalCurrent Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine
Volume24
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2022

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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