Bibliometric analysis of exercise and cancer prognosis research: trends, thematic evolution, and global collaborations (2015–2024) - Takeaways - MDSpire

Bibliometric analysis of exercise and cancer prognosis research: trends, thematic evolution, and global collaborations (2015–2024)

  • By

  • Xiaodong Wang

  • Di Xiong

  • Qianqian Wang

  • Yiping Huang

  • Gouping Ding

  • Yixuan Tang

  • Songli Cui

  • June 2, 2026

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    Research on exercise and cancer prognosis has rapidly expanded, with annual publications increasing from 211 in 2015 to 483 in 2024.

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    The United States and China produced approximately 50% of the total 3,261 unique articles analyzed in the bibliometric study.

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    Five major thematic clusters identified include clinical rehabilitation, biological mechanisms, epidemiology, cancer survivorship, and exercise interventions.

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    Citation patterns indicate a reliance on foundational oncology guidelines and reviews from related fields in the exercise and cancer literature.

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    The study highlights the need for broader international collaboration to address the under-representation of low- and middle-income settings in this research.

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Bibliometric analysis of exercise and cancer prognosis research: trends, thematic evolution, and global collaborations (2015–2024)

  • by Xiaodong Wang, Di Xiong, Qianqian Wang, Yiping Huang, Gouping Ding, Yixuan Tang, Songli Cui

  • June 2, 2026

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