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World J Clin Oncol. Aug 10, 2014; 5(3): 406-411
Published online Aug 10, 2014. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v5.i3.406
Published online Aug 10, 2014. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v5.i3.406
Exercise in patients coping with breast cancer: An overview
Sibel Eyigor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ege University, Medical Faculty, Izmir 35100, Turkey
Selcen Kanyilmaz, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 34382, Turkey
Author contributions: Eyigor S designed the concept of the review; Kanyilmaz S performed literature search; Eyigor S and Kanyilmaz S drafted and revised the article accordingly.
Correspondence to: Sibel Eyigor, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ege University, Medical Faculty, Bornova, Izmir 35100, Turkey. eyigor@hotmail.com
Telephone: +90-232-3903687 Fax: +90-232-3881953
Received: December 24, 2013
Revised: March 12, 2014
Accepted: May 28, 2014
Published online: August 10, 2014
Processing time: 219 Days and 15.3 Hours
Revised: March 12, 2014
Accepted: May 28, 2014
Published online: August 10, 2014
Processing time: 219 Days and 15.3 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Exercise is not merely safe and feasible for breast cancer patients, but is moreover a complementary treatment for achieving physiological and psychological improvements. Drawing clinicians’ attention to this issue is important for improving patients’ quality of life. We advise a multidisciplinary approach to encourage breast cancer patients into engaging in rehabilitation programs combining both strengthening and aerobic exercises for the most beneficial results.