Integrating Physical Activity Into Clinical Cancer Care

Overview

Journal Am J Lifestyle Med

Publisher Sage Publications

Date 2018 Oct 5

PMID 30283253

Citations 4

Authors

Nathan H Parker

Katherine R Arlinghaus

Craig A Johnston

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Abstract

Physical activity is an important target for improving health and well-being among cancer survivors. Cancer clinicians are uniquely positioned to promote physical activity among survivors through follow-up visits for treatment planning and surveillance. Providers should prioritize assessment of guideline-concordant physical activity and facilitate achievement of physical activity guidelines through exercise prescription, goal setting, addressing barriers, and capitalizing on support systems.

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