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RESEARCH ROUND-UP Promoting Physical Activity in Survivors of Childhood and Adolescent Cancers Takes a Society 1 2 Michael P. Foley, PT, PhD ; Jill Cannoy, PT, DPT Associate Professor, Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID; and Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Physical activity (PA) is vital for stimulating cardio- promotion of long-term follow-up and the promotion of vascular, musculoskeletal, cognitive, behavioral, and social increased PA in survivors of childhood cancer have been health and wellness. The purpose of this research round- encouraged by various medical organizations, including up is to bring together evidence-based research promoting the World Health Organization, the American Academy PA as a countermeasure for declining mobility related to of Pediatrics, the International Society of Pediatric Oncol- cancer and its treatment, with special attention to survivors ogy, and the American Society of Pediatric Hematology of childhood and adolescent cancers. and Oncology. Recommendations from these medical or- Cancer and treatment-related side effects have the ganizations highlight the need for a multidisciplinary team potential to adversely impact survivors of childhood and approach to encourage PA in survivors of cancer, with adolescent cancers over many biopsychosocial domains, focus on
Rehabilitation Oncology – Wolters Kluwer Health
Published: Apr 23, 2021
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