Physical Activity and Cancer Survivorship: A Simple Framework for a Complex Field
Abstract
In Brief For the field of physical activity (PA) and cancer survivorship to flourish, researchers must demonstrate compelling links between cancer variables and PA. In this article, I propose a simple framework that highlights four major propositions that largely define the field of PA and cancer survivorship. I also provide examples of my own research that have tested each of these propositions. A framework is proposed and evidence is reviewed to highlight how cancer variables may be related to physical activity.
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Early results on the effect of exercise on sexual function in prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy are mixed.
“Early promising results for a positive effect of exercise on sexual function among prostate cancer patients treated with androgen deprivation therapy has been reported in some trials(67, 68) but not others(69).”
From Exercise Guidelines for Cancer Survivors: Consensus Statement from International Multidisciplinary Roundtable (2019) · cites this paper as [68]
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- Authors
- Courneya, K. S.
- Affiliations
- University of Alberta (CA)
- Corresponding author
- Courneya, Kerry S.
- ORCID
- Courneya, Kerry S.
- Venue
- Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
- Published
- 2014-07
- Volume
- 42
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 102-109
- ISSN
- 0091-6331 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2064484474
- Cited by
- 43
- References
- 29
- Citations by year
- 2026: 2 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 3 · 2021: 1 · 2020: 5 · 2019: 5 · 2018: 6 · 2017: 1 · 2016: 5 · 2015: 3 · 2014: 2 · 2013: 2
- FWCI
- 1.77
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- Canada Research Chairs
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer Risks and Factors
- Keywords
- physical activity, cancer survivorship, cancer survivors, exercise and cancer, research propositions
- MeSH terms
- Humans, Neoplasms, Exercise, Survivors, Biomedical Research
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