ISEO – Inaugural Conference July 22nd & 23rd 2026 - organized by DKFZ

Session

Oral Session 4

Jul 22, 2026, 3:15 PM

Heidelberg Congress Center

Description

Chairs: Fiona Streckmann & Nicole Culos
Reed

76. Exercise for survivorship: effectiveness of a community-based group exercise program for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.

Claire Munsie (1. Western Australian Youth Cancer Service 2. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, North Metropolitan Health Service. 3. School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sport Science), University of Western Australia 4. School of Allied Health, Curtin University)

7/22/26, 3:15 PM

3 - Talk

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...

201. Effects of a structured exercise intervention in childhood cancer patients during intensive treatment: Results of the multicenter randomized controlled FORTEe trial

Lena Wypyrsczyk (University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Childhood Cancer Center Mainz, 55131 Mainz, Germany)

7/22/26, 3:30 PM

3 - Talk

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...

110. IMPLEMENTATION OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY

Maxime Caru (PENN STATE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE)

7/22/26, 3:45 PM

3 - Talk

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...

222. Promotion of Physical Activity in the Pediatric Oncology Outpatient Clinic: Experience of the ATIVAONCO Project

Ricardo Artur Etchatz Bilac (Federal University of Santa Catarina)

7/22/26, 4:00 PM

3 - Talk

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...

206. Core Areas of Exercise Implementation in Pediatric Oncology: The Three-Stage Network ActiveOncoKids Wheel Model

Miriam Götte (West German Cancer Center Essen, University Hospital Essen, Germany)

7/22/26, 4:15 PM

3 - Talk

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...