The effects of physical activity on survival in patients with colorectal cancer

JAAPA. 2018 Feb;31(2):21-25. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000529767.60402.00.

Abstract

Mortality from colorectal cancer has been declining over the past 20 years due to improvements in screening and treatment. Physical activity improves patient quality of life, slows functional decline, and reduces all-cause mortality. Although some patients may have difficulty participating in physical activity, clinicians should always try to incorporate exercise into a management plan for patients who have survived colorectal cancer.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Attitude to Health
  • Cancer Survivors*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / mortality*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / psychology
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / rehabilitation
  • Exercise / psychology*
  • Fatigue / psychology
  • Fatigue / rehabilitation
  • Female
  • Health Behavior
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Quality of Life / psychology
  • Sleep