ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2015
A clinic-supported group exercise program for head and neck cancer survivors: managing cancer and treatment side effects to improve quality of life.
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- The Independent Effects of Strength Training in Cancer Survivors: a Systematic Review.Current oncology reports · 2016Pooled it
- Feasibility of a comprehensive supervised exercise program during and after treatment of head and neck cancer: a mixed-methods study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Trial
- Increasing physical activity in Cancer Survivors through a Text-messaging Exercise motivation Program (ICanSTEP).Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2021Trial
- Feasibility of eccentric overloading and neuromuscular electrical stimulation to improve muscle strength and muscle mass after treatment for head and neck cancer.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2020Trial
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- Individualized home training in head and neck cancer patients is safe and has positive short- and medium-term effects -results of a multicenter, single-arm intervention trial (OSHO #94).Frontiers in oncology · 2025Article
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- A practical framework for the design of resistance exercise interventions in oncology research settings-a narrative review.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2024Review
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- Feasibility and safety of Heavy Lifting Strength Training in Head and Neck Cancer survivors post-surgical neck dissection (the LIFTING trial).Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Article
- Barriers and facilitators to physical activity participation in patients with head and neck cancer: a scoping review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
- Head and neck cancer survivorship consensus statement from the American Head and Neck Society.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2022Review
- Feasibility of a multimodal exercise, nutrition, and palliative care intervention in advanced lung cancer.BMC cancer · 2021Article
- Dancing With Health: Quality of Life and Physical Improvements From an EU Collaborative Dance Programme With Women Following Breast Cancer Treatment.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Article
- Community-based exercise programs for cancer survivors: a scoping review of practice-based evidence.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2019Article
- Symptom management during and after treatment with concurrent chemoradiotherapy for oropharyngeal cancer: A review of the literature and areas for future research.World journal of clinical oncology · 2016Review
- Feasibility and Effects of a Supervised Exercise Program Suitable for Independent Training at Home on Physical Function and Quality of Life in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Pilot Study.Integrative cancer therapiesArticle
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Abstract
purposeThe purpose of the evaluation of this clinic-supported 12-week progressive strength-training program was to assess the feasibility and impact of an exercise intervention for head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors.
methodsRecruitment and adherence feasibility, as well as health-related fitness measures and patient-reported symptom management were assessed on the 21 HNC survivors in the exercise program.
resultsOverall, this program was feasible, as indicated by recruitment, adherence, and safety outcomes. Survivors experienced improved acute symptom management over the period of one exercise class for tiredness, depression, anxiety, drowsiness, and overall wellbeing. Over the course of the program, survivors experienced significant improvements in physical functioning outcomes and improved management of tiredness and fatigue.
conclusionsA progressive strength-training program is feasible for HNC survivors on and following treatment and is associated with improved acute and chronic fitness outcomes and symptom management.
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