Cardiovascular training for fatigue in people with cancer (Cochrane review) [with consumer summary]

RATIONALE: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is the most prevalent and severe symptom among people with cancer. It can be attributed to the cancer itself or to anticancer therapies. CRF affects the individual physically and mentally, and cannot be alleviated by rest. Studies show a positive effect of exercise on CRF. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effects of cardiovascular training on cancer-related fatigue …

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Yoga for fatigue in people with cancer (Cochrane review) [with consumer summary]

BACKGROUND: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is one of the most prevalent symptoms in individuals with cancer. Various types of exercise have shown beneficial effects. While previous systematic reviews suggest exercise may improve CRF and quality of life, evidence specifically about yoga’s impact, as well as evidence on long-term effects, is limited. Previous syntheses offer promising but inconclusive findings on yoga’s effectiveness. …

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Cardiovascular training versus resistance training for fatigue in people with cancer (Cochrane review) [with consumer summary]

BACKGROUND: With prevalence estimates between 50% and 90% of people with cancer, cancer-related fatigue is one of the most common morbidities related to cancer and its treatment. Exercise is beneficial for the treatment of cancer-related fatigue. However, the efficacy of different types of exercise (ie, cardiovascular training and resistance training) have not yet been investigated systematically and compared directly in …

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