Effective Interventions in Oncology Rehabilitation to Minimize the Impact of Sarcopenia among Breast Cancer Patients: A Systematic Literature Review
Conference Year
January 2022
Abstract
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women and is the second leading cause of cancer death among women. Patients receiving chemotherapy to manage breast cancer may experience significant muscle atrophy, known as sarcopenia. The purpose of this systematic literature review is to identify evidence of exercise interventions and address its effects on sarcopenia in breast cancer patients during/after the process of chemotherapy.
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Rebecca Ouellette-Morton
Status
Graduate
Student College
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Program/Major
Physical Therapy
Primary Research Category
Health Sciences
Effective Interventions in Oncology Rehabilitation to Minimize the Impact of Sarcopenia among Breast Cancer Patients: A Systematic Literature Review
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women and is the second leading cause of cancer death among women. Patients receiving chemotherapy to manage breast cancer may experience significant muscle atrophy, known as sarcopenia. The purpose of this systematic literature review is to identify evidence of exercise interventions and address its effects on sarcopenia in breast cancer patients during/after the process of chemotherapy.