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

Session

Thematic Poster Session 3

Jul 23, 2026, 12:00 PM

Heidelberg Congress Center

Description

Chairs: Pedro Saint-Maurice & Martina Schmidt

156. Does exercise improve survival after a cancer diagnosis? A living systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Rosa Spence (Viertel Cancer Research Centre, Cancer Council Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

7/23/26, 12:00 PM

1 - Scientific Poster

Introduction: This project aims to (1) assess the effect of exercise interventions on cancer survival using data from randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and (2) establish an open-access, continuously updated resource synthesizing evidence on exercise and cancer survival.

Methods: A systematic search for this living review (PROSPERO: CRD420251081208) was conducted in October 2025 to...

197. Innovations in Supportive Cancer Care: Cost-Effective Integration of Exercise Oncology into Radiotherapy Care

Mary Kennedy (Edith Cowan University)

7/23/26, 12:05 PM

1 - Scientific Poster

Purpose/Objective
To evaluate the value and cost-effectiveness of two exercise oncology implementation models within radiotherapy care. The study aimed to determine whether embedding accredited exercise physiologists (AEPs) in cancer clinics improves patient quality of life and represents value for money compared to standard care.
Material/Methods
A mixed-methods design was employed across...

62. Four Cochrane reviews on different exercise types for fatigue in people with cancer

Carina Wagner

7/23/26, 12:10 PM

1 - Scientific Poster

Background: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is the most prevalent and severe symptom experienced among cancer patients. It impacts both physical and mental well-being and is not relieved by rest. Research indicates that exercise may improve CRF.

Methods: We conducted four Cochrane systematic reviews to assess the impact of three exercise modalities (i.e., cardiovascular training (CT),...

141. Exercise and Return to work after a cancer diagnosis: A prospective observational study

Alina Kias (Division of Physical Activity, Cancer Prevention and Survivorship, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany & Medical Faculty, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany)

7/23/26, 12:15 PM

1 - Scientific Poster

Purpose: Returning to work after a cancer diagnosis can be challenging due to a number of factors, including cancer- and treatment-related side effects such as fatigue. Exercise is known to have beneficial effects on fatigue and may therefore also support return to work. The aim of this study was to investigate whether exercising after diagnosis is positively associated with return to...

213. A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Personalized Telehealth Exercise, Nutrition, and Stress-Management Program for Cancer Survivors

Anupam Anand (Complement Theory Inc.)

7/23/26, 12:20 PM

1 - Scientific Poster

Purpose: Structured exercise, nutrition, and stress-management programs improve survival and quality of life (QoL) in cancer survivors, but adoption is limited by low adherence, cost, and access barriers. We evaluated a synchronous telehealth intervention delivering computationally personalized regimens in exercise, nutrition, and stress relief, guided by oncology-trained health coaches,...