Archives: Research Papers

Introduction: Cancer is a leading cause of illness and death worldwide. Advances in early detection and treatment have increased survival rates, but life after cancer remains challenging, especially in countries like Nepal, where limited qualitative research explores survivors’ post-treatment experiences. This study aimed to understand the lived experiences of cancer survivors. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted among seventeen cancer …

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Abstract Background Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United Arab Emirates; yet there is little known about the psychosocial concerns of the survivors. Research shows that meeting the psychosocial needs significantly contributes to cancer survivor’s wellbeing and potentially elevates the quality of the patient’s life. Therefore the study aims to understand the psychosocial needs of …

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BackgroundAccess to exercise therapy for cancer survivors is poor. Professional development to support exercise professionals in delivering these interventions is needed. Few online resources exist for exercise professionals to address this issue. ObjectiveTo develop and evaluate a freely available online toolkit to support exercise professionals working with cancer survivors. MethodsA 2-phase, experience-based co-design approach was used to develop and evaluate …

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The primary factors that can be modified in one’s lifestyle are the most influential determinants and significant preventable causes of various types of cancer. Exercise has demonstrated numerous advantages in preventing cancer and aiding in its treatment. However, the precise mechanisms behind these effects are still not fully understood. To contribute to our comprehension of exercise’s impact on cancer immunotherapy …

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Introduction The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus) on individuals with cancer has been profound. It has led to increased anxiety, distress and deconditioning due to reduced physical activity. We aim to investigate whether SafeFit, a multimodal intervention of physical activity, nutrition and psychological support delivered virtually by cancer exercise specialists (CES), can improve physical and …

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Resumen: Las personas con diagnóstico de cáncer presentan limitaciones en las actividades de la vida diaria y en sus roles habituales como consecuencia de los efectos secundarios de la enfermedad y sus tratamientos, los cuales pueden aparecer desde etapas tempranas y persistir a largo plazo. A pesar de ello, la derivación a rehabilitación continúa siendo tardía y predominantemente reactiva. Entre …

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