SynthesisCritical reviews in oncology/hematology2020
Exercise and lung cancer surgery: A systematic review of randomized-controlled trials.
Synthesis in Critical reviews in oncology/hematology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT02328677 (ColoCare Transdisciplinary Research in Colorectal Cancer Prognosis), which is not on this map. Cited by 18 papers, 5 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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ColoCare Transdisciplinary Research in Colorectal Cancer Prognosis
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 59 citations in OpenAlex.
- The effect of early activity on postoperative patients with lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Pooled it
- Effect of radical resection of lung cancer combined with breathing training on lung cancer patients in thoracic surgery: a meta-analysis.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Recommendations for Interventions to Improve Function in Patients With Lung Cancer: A Clinical Practice Guideline.Cancer medicine · 2025Guideline
- Postoperative outcomes of preoperative exercise training in patients with operable non-small cell lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Pooled it
- Prehabilitation programs for individuals with cancer: a systematic review of randomized-controlled trials.Systematic reviews · 2023Pooled it
- Ninjin'yoeito improves respiratory symptoms after lung cancer surgery: a prospective randomized study.Surgery today · 2025Trial
- Reprogrammed Fibrotic Niche Fuels Lung Cancer Initiation and Reciprocal Remodeling.International journal of biological sciences · 2026Review
- Construction of a postoperative home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program protocol for lung cancer patients delivered using the internet: A Delphi-based study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Prehabilitation as a key component of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program in patients with lung cancer: a narrative review.Kardiochirurgia i torakochirurgia polska = Polish journal of cardio-thoracic surgery · 2025Review
- Predictive relationship in perioperative symptoms and step count for lung cancer patients.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
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- The Physical Activity and Cancer Control (PACC) framework: update on the evidence, guidelines, and future research priorities.British journal of cancer · 2024Review
- Association between strenuous sports or other exercises and lung cancer risk: a mendelian randomization study.Translational lung cancer research · 2024Article
- Early Ambulation Following Lung Resection Surgery: Impact on Short-term Outcomes in Patients with Lung Cancer.Physical therapy research · 2024Article
- Association between physical activity and health-related quality of life: time to deterioration model analysis in lung adenocarcinoma.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2023Article
- Exercise across the Lung Cancer Care Continuum: An Overview of Systematic Reviews.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Physical Function and Health-Related Quality of Life after Surgery for Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study.Annals of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery : official journal of the Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia · 2022Observational
- Prediagnosis Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Lung Cancer Survival: A Pooled Analysis of 11 Cohorts.JNCI cancer spectrum · 2022Article
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Abstract
Lung cancer patients undergoing surgery are often left physically deconditioned and/or with functional deficits. Exercise interventions may improve pulmonary and physical function before and after lung resection. We conducted a systematic review of randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) testing the impact of pre-, post-, and combined pre-and-post surgery exercise interventions on physical and pulmonary function in lung cancer patients. Exercise pre-surgery seems to substantially improve physical and pulmonary function, which are factors associated with improved ability to undergo surgery while reducing post-surgery complications. Evidence is inconsistent for post-surgery interventions, reporting no or moderate effects. Results from pre-and-post surgery interventions are limited to one study. In conclusion, pre- and post-surgery exercise interventions, individually, have shown beneficial effects for lung cancer patients undergoing surgery. The impact of interventions combining both pre- and post-surgery exercise programs remains unknown. More evidence is needed on the ideal exercise setting, and timing across the lung cancer care continuum.
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