ReviewClinics and practice2023
Effect of Exercise Training on Quality of Life, Symptoms, and Functional Status in Advanced-Stage Lung Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Cough in Patients With Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical nursing · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of exercise on people living with advanced lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Pooled it
- Weight management in obese cancer patients during curative active treatment: protocol for the CANOBESE feasibility study.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2026Article
- Barriers and facilitators to exercise engagement during lung cancer treatment: a scoping review.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2026Article
- Experiences of the fatigue-pain-sleep disturbance symptom cluster among patients with lung cancer: A descriptive qualitative study.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2025Article
- Health fitness, physical activity, and quality of life in patients undergoing first chemotherapy for lung cancer: a cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Potential Benefits from Physical Exercise in Advanced Cancer Patients Undergoing Systemic Therapy? A Narrative Review of the Randomized Clinical Trials.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2024Review
- Effect of a Physical Exercise Intervention on Physical Function Parameters and Blood Analytical Changes in Lung Cancer Survivors: A Feasibility Study.Clinics and practice · 2024Article
- Sex Differences in Anxiety and Depression Conditions among Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Cancers · 2024Review
- Exercise as a Promising Agent against Cancer: Evaluating Its Anti-Cancer Molecular Mechanisms.Cancers · 2023Review
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Abstract
Advanced-stage lung cancer (LC) causes significant morbidity and impacts patients' quality of life (QoL). Exercise has been proven to be safe, feasible, and beneficial for symptom reduction and QoL improvement in many types of cancers, but research is limited in advanced-stage LC patients. This systematic review evaluates the effect of exercise interventions on the symptoms and QoL in patients with advanced-stage LC. Twelve prospective studies (744 participants) were included, evaluating different combinations of exercises and training such as aerobics, tai chi, strength, inspiratory muscle training, and relaxation. Studies found outcomes including but not limited to improved QoL, symptom burden, psychosocial health, functional status, and physical function. The results of this review support that exercise is safe and feasible with evidence supporting improved QoL and symptom mitigation. Integration of exercise should be considered in the individualized management of advanced-stage LC patients under the guidance of their healthcare providers.
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