Trends in physical activity research for breast cancer - A bibliometric analysis of the past ten years.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cancer, particularly breast cancer, is a significant cause of death worldwide, and physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of developing cancer and improve the prognosis of patients diagnosed with cancer. However, there is a lack of detailed analysis of publications related to physical activity in breast cancer patients, hindering the provision of strong evidence in this area.

Materials and methods

The Core Collection database of Web of Science (WoS) was used as the source of the bibliography, with a search conducted on October 16, 2023. The search strategy used the terms "Physical Activity" and "Breast Cancer" or "Lymphedema," identifying articles published between 2012 and 2022. The bibliometric analysis focused on three dimensions, including scien

SUBMITTER: Patino-Palma BE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10730583 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature