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Chairs: Fiona Streckmann & Nicole Culos
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Background: Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors experience persistent physical and psychosocial effects after treatment. Despite evidence supporting exercise in adult cohorts, research specific to AYAs remains limited. This study examined the effectiveness of a community-based, group exercise program in improving physical and psychosocial outcomes among AYA cancer...
Background: Despite substantial advances in treatment, children and adolescents with cancer continue to face high morbidity and health issues, including cancer-related fatigue, treatment-related complications, and physical inactivity. Integrating exercise into pediatric oncology care has emerged as a promising approach to mitigate these burdens during cancer treatment. While preliminary data...
Introduction: Pediatric cancer patients are living longer at the expense of adverse health outcomes. Physical activity (PA) is a promising strategy to support physical and mental health, yet optimal approaches for implementing PA remain unclear. This abstract integrates findings from a RCT focusing on a 12-week behavioral PA intervention, and the results of a qualitative study examining...
Introduction: Children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment often experience physical deconditioning, emotional distress, and reduced engagement in physical activity. Integrating movement-based interventions into outpatient oncology care may help mitigate these effects while promoting a more humanized healthcare environment. The ATIVAONCO Project was created to promote adapted...
Background
The Network ActiveOncoKids (NAOK) is a working group of the German Society for Pediatric Oncology and Hematology. The NAOK’s core work involves implementing safe and effective exercise interventions and increasing physical activity in children and adolescents with and beyond cancer. The NAOK wheel model was developed as a suitable instrument for implementing exercise interventions...
