Objective:

To identify the most effective exercise modalities and doses for pain management in breast cancer survivors, thereby improving their quality of life, through a dose-response network meta-analysis.

Approach:

Key Findings:

• Approximately 42% of breast cancer survivors experience chronic pain.
• Exercise has minimal side effects and can promote the release of analgesic substances.
• Existing meta-analyses lack clear exercise prescriptions for pain management.

Interpretation:

The findings suggest that tailored exercise prescriptions could effectively manage pain in breast cancer survivors, addressing a significant gap in current clinical practice.

Limitations:

• The analysis may be limited by the variability in exercise modalities and dosages across studies.
• Potential publication bias and the exclusion of non-RCTs may affect the comprehensiveness of the findings.

Conclusion:

Developing evidence-based exercise prescriptions for pain management in breast cancer survivors is crucial for improving clinical outcomes.

Source

Based on findings from:

Optimizing Exercise Interventions for Pain Relief in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Network Meta-Analysis

Hao Huang, Xueying Chen, Zhibo Wang, Yifan Zhang. Bmc Cancer, 2025.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-025-15432-x

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