The effects of physical activity on overall survival among advanced cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The survival rates of advanced cancer patients remain low despite clinical therapy advancements. However, physical activity showed promising effects in improving cancer outcomes. This review aimed to systematically evaluate and synthesize the effects on overall mortality of post-diagnosis physical activity in advanced cancer patients.

Methods

A systematic search of six English databases (PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and SPORTDiscus) was conducted from their inception up to 3 February 2021. The association of physical activity with survival was evaluated by combining study-specific hazard ratios with random-effects meta-analysis models.

Results

Eleven studies were identified. Compared with the referenc

SUBMITTER: Takemura N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7938536 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature