Caru Maxime, Dandekar Smita, Schmitz Kathryn H
Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Pennsylvania State Health Children's Hospital, Hershey, PA, USA (MC, SD).
Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA (MC).
Am J Lifestyle Med. 2025 Aug 20:15598276251368342. doi: 10.1177/15598276251368342.
In children diagnosed with cancer, both physical and mental health are significantly impacted. Physical activity has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological intervention to improve both physical and psychosocial wellbeing, with growing evidence supporting its role in improving survivorship. Notably, pediatric patients who engage in regular physical activity demonstrate reduced all-cause mortality, particularly among female patients. Current research in physical activity and pediatric oncology aims to further improve mental and physical health, cardiac function, survival outcomes, and overall care. This paper provides an overview of the current state and future directions of the field, emphasizing the need for stronger evidence to support the integration of physical activity as a standard component of care. As the field advances, coordinated efforts among clinicians, researchers, and policy stakeholders will be critical to ensure equitable access to regular physical activity support for all pediatric cancer patients.
在被诊断患有癌症的儿童中，身心健康都会受到显著影响。体育活动已成为一种有前景的非药物干预措施，可改善身体和心理社会健康，越来越多的证据支持其在改善癌症 survivorship 方面的作用。值得注意的是，经常进行体育活动的儿科患者全因死亡率降低，尤其是女性患者。目前关于体育活动与儿科肿瘤学的研究旨在进一步改善身心健康、心脏功能、生存结果和整体护理。本文概述了该领域的现状和未来方向，强调需要更有力的证据来支持将体育活动纳入标准护理组成部分。随着该领域的发展，临床医生、研究人员和政策利益相关者之间的协调努力对于确保所有儿科癌症患者都能公平获得定期体育活动支持至关重要。
