Returning to Sport: Female Athletes Living with and beyond Cancer

Anna L. Schwartz and Christopher M. Terry
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Anna L. Schwartz: School of Nursing, Northern Arizona University, 202 E Pine Knoll Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA
Christopher M. Terry: Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, 834 Chestnut St, Suite 320, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 15, 1-10

Abstract: Many athletes living with and beyond cancer can continue to train and, in some cases, compete during treatment. Following cancer treatment, athletes can return to competitive sport but need to learn to adapt their physical strength and training to the lingering effects of cancer. It is critical for oncology healthcare providers to use the principles of assess, refer and advise to exercise oncology programs that are appropriate for the individual. Managing side effects of treatment is key to being able to train during and immediately following cancer treatment. Keen attention to fatigue is important at any point in the cancer spectrum to avoid overtraining and optimize the effects of training. Resources are introduced for providers to reference and direct patients to information for psychosocial support and instruction. The purpose of this paper is to present exercise considerations during and after cancer treatment for athletic cancer survivors.

Keywords: cancer; exercise; athletes; competition; long-term effects; late effects; living with and beyond cancer; cancer survivor (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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