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ArticleJapanese journal of clinical oncology2025

Japan's cancer survivorship guidelines for exercise and physical activity.

Katsunori Tsuji, Hiroyuki Sasai, Kosuke Kiyohara, Yoshio Nakata, Hiroki Nishiwaki, Takahisa Ohta, Eisuke Ochi, Toshimi Takano, Noriatsu Tatematsu, Yutaka J Matsuoka

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Article in Japanese journal of clinical oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Synthesis of clinical practice guidelines and recommendations for breast cancer survivorship care: a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Katsunori TsujiSports Research Center, Hosei University, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Japan.ORCID 0000-0003-0508-6774
Hiroyuki SasaiResearch Team for Promoting Independence and Mental Health, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan.ORCID 0000-0001-8120-6163
Kosuke KiyoharaDepartment of Food Science, Otsuma Women's University, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan.ORCID 0000-0003-0644-6129
Yoshio NakataInstitute of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-0888-4440
Hiroki NishiwakiDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, Japan.ORCID 0000-0001-7365-7685
Takahisa OhtaResearch Team for Promoting Independence and Mental Health, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan.ORCID 0000-0003-0092-6543
Eisuke OchiFaculty of Bioscience and Applied Chemistry, Hosei University, Koganei-shi, Tokyo, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-2497-0250
Toshimi TakanoBreast Medical Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-8417-5291
Noriatsu TatematsuDepartment of Integrated Health Sciences, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, Japan.ORCID 0009-0000-6843-9122
Yutaka J MatsuokaDivision of Quality Assurance Programs, National Cancer Center Institute for Cancer Control, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-8690-8129

Funding

National Cancer Center Research and Development Fund 2021-A-17National Cancer Center Research and Development Fund 2024-A-15National Cancer Center Research and Development Fund 30-A-17
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis research aimed to establish the inaugural evidence-based cancer survivorship guidelines for Japan, with a particular focus on exercise and physical activity, in order to enhance health outcomes for cancer survivors.

methodsA panel of experts, including oncologists, physicians, exercise scientists, epidemiologists and patient advocates, utilized a modified Delphi process and systematic reviews to establish consensus on exercise recommendations for cancer survivors. The panel focused on setting the objectives of the Clinical Practice Guidelines and addressing crucial clinical issues in Japan. Recommendations were formulated based on the strength and certainty of evidence, the benefit-harm balance and patient values and preferences.

resultsThe panel formulated exercise recommendations for cancer survivors of two age groups: 18-64 years and ≥65 years. The recommendations for both age groups are consistent, emphasizing the importance of regular exercise and physical activity tailored to individual capabilities and health conditions. The guidelines underline the benefits of exercise in improving the overall health and quality of life of cancer survivors. This consensus on exercise recommendations marks a significant step in the development of comprehensive cancer survivorship guidelines in Japan, with potential implications for improving clinical outcomes and advancing research in cancer survivorship.

conclusionsThese guidelines will serve as a critical resource for cancer survivors, highlighting exercise as a key component of survivorship care, and for clinicians, in recommending appropriate physical activities to improve survivor health and well-being.

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Cancer SurvivorsExerciseNeoplasmsSurvivorshipAdolescentAdultAgedFemaleHumansJapanMaleMiddle AgedPractice Guidelines as TopicQuality of LifeYoung Adultcancer survivorcancer survivorship guidelineDelphi processexercisephysical activity

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PMCPMC11708214

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