Effectiveness of exercise interventions in patients with colorectal cancer during adjuvant chemotherapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed
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- Exercise interventions during adjuvant chemotherapy in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients significantly reduce fatigue and depression.
- No significant effects were found on exercise capacity, muscle strength, pain, anxiety, and quality of life.
- Adherence to exercise interventions ranged from 58% to 100%, with no reported adverse events.
- The systematic review included nine studies, focusing on RCTs, non-RCTs, and other study designs.
- Exercise interventions are deemed safe and feasible during adjuvant chemotherapy for CRC patients.