Exercise Benefit During Radiation?

[maley2711]

Effects of Exercise During Radiation Therapy on Physical Function and Treatment-Related Side Effects in Men With Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

redjournal.org/article/S036...

exercise is ALWAYS good. How much does it help maintain function when undergoing RT? Per this review, mixed results. Each can form his own opinion.

" Seven publications from 6 randomized controlled trials involving 391 prostate cancer patients were included. Patients had stage I to IV cancer with a Gleason score of ≤6 to 10. Exercise resulted in consistent significant benefits for physical function in terms of cardiovascular fitness (standardized mean difference [SMD], 0.83; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.31-1.36; P < .01) and muscle function (SMD, 1.30; 95% CI, 0.53-2.07; P < .01). Furthermore, there was a significant positive effect of exercise on urinary toxicity (SMD, –0.71; 95% CI, –1.25 to –0.18; P < .01), but not on intestinal (P = .21) or hormonal toxicity (P = .41), depression (P = .45), or sleep symptoms (P = .88). "

My takeaway, if a person accepts these as conclusive evidence.......helpful, but don't expect miracles.

[mrscruffy]

Worked out during my radiation just toned it back a little. Had no fatigue or any other problems. Most sessions I was a little hungover, made it easy to sleep