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"OPERATION PHALCO"-Adapted Physical Activity for Breast Cancer Survivors: Is It Time for a Multidisciplinary Approach?
Murri, Arianna; Vitucci, Daniela; Tranchita, Eliana; Grazioli, Elisa; Gori, Stefania; Modena, Alessandra; Turazza, Monica; Filippini, Roberto; Galeazzi, Silvia; Verzè, Matteo; Frittelli, Patrizia; Corsi, Domenico Cristiano; Nicolis, Fabrizio; Parisi, Attilio; Cerulli, Claudia.
  • Murri A; Department of Movement, Human and Health Science, University of Rome «Foro Italico¼, 00135 Rome, Italy.
  • Vitucci D; Department of Movement Science and Wellness, University Parthenope, 80133 Naples, Italy.
  • Tranchita E; CEINGE Biotecnologie Avanzate Franco Salvatore, 80131 Naples, Italy.
  • Grazioli E; Department of Movement, Human and Health Science, University of Rome «Foro Italico¼, 00135 Rome, Italy.
  • Gori S; Department of Movement, Human and Health Science, University of Rome «Foro Italico¼, 00135 Rome, Italy.
  • Modena A; Medical Oncology Unit, IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, 37024 Negrar di Valpolicella, Italy.
  • Turazza M; Medical Oncology Unit, IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, 37024 Negrar di Valpolicella, Italy.
  • Filippini R; Medical Oncology Unit, IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, 37024 Negrar di Valpolicella, Italy.
  • Galeazzi S; Sport Unit, IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, 37024 Negrar di Valpolicella, Italy.
  • Verzè M; Sport Unit, IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, 37024 Negrar di Valpolicella, Italy.
  • Frittelli P; Medical Direction, IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, 37024 Negrar di Valpolicella, Italy.
  • Corsi DC; UOC Chirurgia Senologica, Ospedale Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina, Gemelli Isola, 00186 Rome, Italy.
  • Nicolis F; UOC Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina, Gemelli Isola, 00186 Rome, Italy.
  • Parisi A; Medical Direction, IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, 37024 Negrar di Valpolicella, Italy.
  • Cerulli C; Department of Movement, Human and Health Science, University of Rome «Foro Italico¼, 00135 Rome, Italy.
Cancers (Basel) ; 15(1)2022 Dec 21.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2199797
ABSTRACT
The international literature emphasizes the importance of physical activity (PA) in the first steps after cancer surgery. The regular practice of physical exercise causes positive adaptations on several functional capacities, with positive consequences on patients' quality of life. This project aims to evaluate the effect of a post-operative training protocol, structured by taking into account both cancer-related issues and the presence of comorbidities, on functional capacities and quality of life of breast cancer survivors. Therefore, it was necessary to create a synergy between oncologists (referring physicians), sport medicine physicians (risk stratification and exercise prescription) and kinesiologists (trainers). Thirty-five post-surgery BC patients decided on a voluntary basis to attend an online Adapted PA (APA) protocol for 4 months, twice a week (APA Group) or Usual Care Group (UC Group). Functional capacity of the APA Group significantly increased, by 13.1% (p = 0.000), whereas perceived exertion decreased by 19.7% (p = 0.020). In the same group, the general health evaluated through the questionnaire EORTC-QLQ-C30 increased (p = 0.050). No differences were found in the UC Group. Operation Phalco, creating a network between oncologists, sports medicine physicians and kinesiologists, confirms the importance of structuring a post-operative path where APA should be included as early as possible in the cancer patient care.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Cancers15010034