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

ABSTRACT:

Background

Our 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.

Methods

We 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.

Results

Five sources were identified. MSE measurement differed in relation to the description of the MSE (i.e., muscle-strengthening vs. strength training),

SUBMITTER: Wilson OWA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11389293 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature