Physical Activity and Exercise in Women With Ovarian Cancer: A Systematic Review

Jones, Tamara L; Sandler, Carolina X; Spence, Rosalind R; Hayes, Sandra C

doi:10.1097/01.ogx.0000697060.44191.0a

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Jones, Tamara L

Sandler, Carolina X

Spence, Rosalind R

Hayes, Sandra C

Griffith University Author(s)

Hayes, Sandi C.

Spence, Rosa

Year published

2020

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Abstract

(Abstracted from Gynecol Oncol 2020;158:803–811) Treatment for epithelial ovarian cancer may involve debulking surgery, a carboplatin-paclitaxel chemotherapy combination, or more novel approaches such as immunotherapy. There is a significant body of evidence supporting an association between physical activity (PA) and improved quality of life (QOL), physical morbidity, fatigue, depression, and anxiety among patients diagnosed with cancer.(Abstracted from Gynecol Oncol 2020;158:803–811) Treatment for epithelial ovarian cancer may involve debulking surgery, a carboplatin-paclitaxel chemotherapy combination, or more novel approaches such as immunotherapy. There is a significant body of evidence supporting an association between physical activity (PA) and improved quality of life (QOL), physical morbidity, fatigue, depression, and anxiety among patients diagnosed with cancer.
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