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SynthesisThe international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity2024

The associations of muscle-strengthening exercise with recurrence and mortality among breast cancer survivors: a systematic review.

Oliver W A Wilson, Kaitlyn M Wojcik, Dalya Kamil, Jessica Gorzelitz, Gisela Butera, Charles E Matthews, Jinani Jayasekera

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Synthesis in The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

  1. Recreational physical activity and health-related quality of life among breast cancer survivors: a systematic review.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2025
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  2. The Effects of Post-diagnosis Recreational Aerobic Exercise among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review/Meta-Analysis.Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Oliver W A WilsonHealth Equity and Decision Sciences Research Laboratory, Division of Intramural Research, National Institute of on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-0174-3813
Kaitlyn M WojcikHealth Equity and Decision Sciences Research Laboratory, Division of Intramural Research, National Institute of on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA.
Dalya KamilHealth Equity and Decision Sciences Research Laboratory, Division of Intramural Research, National Institute of on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA.
Jessica GorzelitzDepartment of Health and Human Physiology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA.
Gisela ButeraOffice of Research Services, National Institutes of Health Library, Bethesda, MD, USA.
Charles E MatthewsMetabolic Epidemiology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.
Jinani JayasekeraHealth Equity and Decision Sciences Research Laboratory, Division of Intramural Research, National Institute of on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA. jinani.jayasekera@nih.gov.

Funding

Viral VectorP30CA086862 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF IOWA · PI Douglas Robert Spitz · 2000 to 2026
$70.0M
NCI NIH HHS L30 CA284498NCI NIH HHS P30 CA086862Please see note at end of manuscript, details unable to be entered properly into this webform Please see note at end of manuscript, details unable to be entered properly into this webform
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOur systematic review aimed to critically evaluate empirical literature describing the association of muscle-strengthening exercise (MSE) with recurrence and/or mortality among breast cancer survivors.

methodsWe included English-language empirical research studies examining the association between MSE and recurrence and/or mortality among females diagnosed with breast cancer. Seven databases (MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane CENTRAL, and CINAHL) were searched in September 2023. Quality was appraised using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Results are summarized descriptively.

resultsFive sources were identified. MSE measurement differed in relation to the description of the MSE (i.e., muscle-strengthening vs. strength training), examples of activities (e.g., sit-ups or push-ups vs. calisthenics vs. circuit training), and exercise frequency (i.e., days vs. times/week). Findings offer provisional evidence that some MSE may lower the hazards of recurrence and mortality. This association may vary by race, weight status, and menopausal status.

conclusionsIn summary, limited available evidence suggests that MSE may lower the hazards of recurrence and mortality. More consistent measurement and analyses would help generate findings that are more readily comparable and applicable to inform clinical practice. Further research is needed to improve understanding of the strength and differences of these associations among underserved and underrepresented women.

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Breast NeoplasmsCancer SurvivorsMuscle StrengthNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalResistance TrainingExerciseFemaleHumansBreast cancerDeathExerciseMortalityPhysical activityRecurrenceResistance trainingSurvivalSurvivorshipWeight lifting

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