Physical activity and cancer control.

OBJECTIVES

To provide an overview and update of physical activity (PA) research across the entire cancer control continuum.

DATA SOURCES

Previous cancer control frameworks and selected PA and cancer research that has been published over the past 5 years.

CONCLUSION

There have been major scientific advances in PA research across many, but not all, of the cancer control categories over the past 5 years.

IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE

Nurses should have a comprehensive understanding of the potential role of PA across the entire cancer control continuum.