Qigong intervention for breast cancer survivors with complaints of decreased cognitive function.

Jamie S MyersMelissa MitchellSusan KrigelAndreanna SteinhoffAlyssa Boyce-WhiteKarla Van GoethemMary VallaJunqiang DaiJianghua HeWen LiuSusan M SereikaCatherine M Bender

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2018)

The study results suggest that mindfulness-based exercise may be superior to gentle exercise alone or survivorship support for improving self-report of cognitive function and distress after treatment for breast cancer. The mindfulness component may enhance the positive impact of exercise on cognitive function.

Keyphrases

high intensity
physical activity
resistance training
chronic pain
randomized controlled trial
body composition
young adults