Qualidade de vida e capacidade funcional das mulheres com câncer de mama pós tratamento oncológico: uma revisão sistemática de literatura

Abstract

The aims of this study were to perform a Systematic Review of Literature on the practice of physical exercises for women with breast cancer after cancer treatment and qualify the intensity, frequency and duration of prescribed exercises. Since the practice of physical exercises allows the recovery of health, the increase of the time of survival and decrease of the indices of mortality. Were selected 14 randomized controlled trials with women with breast cancer (Stages I, II and III) after treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and / or hormone therapy) and and who were submitted to various types of physical exercises. There was positive relationship between moderate intensity physical activity (PA) and improvement in quality of life (QoL), increased functional capacity, pain relief, reduced fatigue and decreased inflammatory markers, when compared to the control groups. In addition to the physical benefits, there was significant improvement in the emotional aspect through programs combined with PA and behavior change intervention. Further research is needed in the area of exercise prescription for special populations, especially for women with breast cancer after treatment.