The Effects of Physical Activity on Health and Quality of Life in Adolescent Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review.
Amanda WurzJennifer BrunetPublished in: JMIR cancer (2016)
On the basis of the 2 studies reviewed, PA appears to be safe and feasible. PA also shows promise to mitigate reductions in bone mass and might be a viable strategy to improve fatigue, grip strength, and QOL. High-quality controlled trials with larger samples exclusively comprised of adolescent cancer survivors that assess a wide range of outcomes are needed to determine the effects of PA on health and QOL outcomes in this population.