Influence of physical activity on cancer development, treatment and prophylaxis

Authors

  • Katarzyna Ewa Schab Clinical Oncology Department St. John of Dukla Cancer Center
  • Aleksandra Maria Tańska Surgical Oncology Department St. John of Dukla Cancer Center
  • Lidia Kotuła Clinical Genetics Department Medical University in Lublin
  • Tomasz Krzysztof Bąk Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery Medical University in Lublin
  • Maciej Jan Smutek Clinical Laboratory St. John of Dukla Cancer Center

Keywords

physical activity, IGFs, growth factors, carcinogenesis, cancer

Abstract

Activation of the growth factors pathways is involved in cell growth and proliferation and is associated with carcinogenesis. Many studies have shown an increase in blood growth factors concentrations after training. On the other hand, numerous organisations recommend physical activity in cancer therapy and prophylaxis. This two phenomena may actually cause confusion. The aim of this paper was to present findings on the significance of physical activity in course of neoplastic disease and dispel doubts concerning its role in cancer treatment.

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2017-09-10

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SCHAB, Katarzyna Ewa, TAŃSKA, Aleksandra Maria, KOTUŁA, Lidia, BĄK, Tomasz Krzysztof and SMUTEK, Maciej Jan. Influence of physical activity on cancer development, treatment and prophylaxis. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. Online. 10 September 2017. Vol. 7, no. 9, pp. 301-306. [Accessed 28 September 2023].

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 9 (2017)

Section

Short Articles

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