The Effects of Physical Activity on Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Scoping Review

The Effects of Physical Activity on Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Scoping Review

Background: Cancer therapies are associated with multiple adverse effects, including (but not limited to) cancer-related fatigue (CRF). Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), occurring in up to 25% of patients. Physical activity has been shown to help...

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Main Authors: Amy L. Shaver, Swapnil Sharma, Nikita Nikita, Daniel S. Lefler, Atrayee Basu-Mallick, Jennifer M. Johnson, Meghan Butryn, Grace Lu-Yao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
immune checkpoint inhibitors
physical activity
exercise
exercise therapy
adverse events
tumor growth
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/13/24/6364

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