Effects of different exercise interventions on quality of life in breast cancer survivors after treatment: a systematic review and network meta-analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Effects of different exercise interventions on quality of life in breast cancer survivors after treatment: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

  • By

  • Xiangyu Zhao

  • Yuanxing Wang

  • Yanbo Yi

  • Haitao Zhan

  • Hao Chen

  • Qiao Song

  • April 30, 2026

  • 0 min

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    Exercise significantly improves quality of life (QoL) among breast cancer survivors, with various modalities showing different levels of effectiveness.

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    Combined exercise, integrating aerobic and resistance training, is identified as the most effective modality for enhancing QoL in breast cancer survivors.

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    Tai Chi, aerobic exercise, Qigong, yoga, and resistance training also demonstrate significant QoL improvements compared to usual care.

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    High-intensity interval training and Pilates did not show significant improvements in QoL among breast cancer survivors in this analysis.

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    The findings support personalized exercise prescriptions in survivorship care, emphasizing the need for modality-specific evidence.

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Effects of different exercise interventions on quality of life in breast cancer survivors after treatment: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

  • by Xiangyu Zhao, Yuanxing Wang, Yanbo Yi, Haitao Zhan, Hao Chen, Qiao Song

  • April 30, 2026

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