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BACKGROUND: Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a common complication resulting from cancer treatments in women with breast cancer. As functional status of the upper extremity play a key role in walking, BCRL may lead to alterations in gait. This study...

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to identify implementation strategies and determine priorities for establishing a seamless cancer rehabilitation delivery system based on consensus among multidisciplinary stakeholders. METHODS: An online modified-Delphi study was conducted. A total of 100 stakeholders...

Cancer remains a global health challenge, with rising survivorship rates highlighting the need for integrated interdisciplinary rehabilitation care. Survivors frequently experience persistent physical, functional, psychological, cognitive and behavioural challenges, including fatigue, deconditioning, neuropathy, pain and psychological distress, with up to...

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a multi-modal exercise and education rehabilitation programme for patients post head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment. METHODS: This single-arm prospective feasibility study included patients in the...

INTRODUCTION: Cancer rehabilitation and exercise services (CaRES) improve physical function and survival. Yet, CaRES remain underutilized by survivors, despite the availability of ≥2000 CaRES nationwide. To date, CaRES referrals have originated primarily from oncologists. Primary care providers (PCPs) are an...

INTRODUCTION: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) affects the majority of cancer survivors and can negatively impact activities of daily living. Exercise training reduces CRF, but little is known about the immediate or "acute" association of exercise on CRF. This study examined changes...

BACKGROUND: Pain is a common and clinically relevant symptom during chemotherapy for breast cancer, negatively affecting quality of life. Although physical exercise is recommended and considered safe during chemotherapy, it may acutely exacerbate pain while potentially reducing it in the...

BACKGROUND: Cancer prehabilitation prepares people for cancer treatment by promoting physical activity, eating well and emotional wellbeing. Evidence shows that prehabilitation before and during cancer treatment reduces treatment complications and improves outcomes, including survival. However, the availability of and patient...

PURPOSE: Exercise is recommended as a core component of supportive cancer care; however, its implementation remains inconsistent. Beyond individual motivation, social and healthcare system factors may shape access to structured exercise programs. This study aimed to develop and content-validate the...

INTRODUCTION: A core screening, assessment and outcome set is needed in cancer prehabilitation to standardise what is measured in both research and services. Currently, there is significant variation in measures used, which limits comparability between studies and evidence synthesis. Standardising...

: Breast cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed malignancy among women worldwide. As survival rates continue to improve, rehabilitation interventions focusing on functional recovery and quality of life have become increasingly important. Emerging technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality,...

As the incidence of cancer rises, medical advancements have made it possible to have increased survival rates among cancer patients. However, many experience persistent treatment-related side effects that negatively affect their quality of life. At the first international Oncology Physiotherapy...