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. 2021 Jan 20;28(1):619-629.
doi: 10.3390/curroncol28010061.

Advancing the Field of Pediatric Exercise Oncology: Research and Innovation Needs

Amanda Wurz  1 , Emma McLaughlin  1 , Carolina Chamorro Viña  1   2 , Sarah L Grimshaw  3   4 , Lotta Hamari  5 , Miriam Götte  6 , Sabine Kesting  7   8 , Francesca Rossi  9 , Patrick van der Torre  10 , Gregory M T Guilcher  11   12   13 , Krista McIntyre  12 , S Nicole Culos-Reed  1   13   14
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Advancing the Field of Pediatric Exercise Oncology: Research and Innovation Needs

Amanda Wurz et al. Curr Oncol. .

Abstract

The field of pediatric exercise oncology explores the relationships between physical activity (PA), including exercise, and a range of outcomes among children and adolescents affected by cancer. Although PA is safe and beneficial for this population, several important gaps in knowledge and practice remain. In this article, we describe research and innovation needs that were developed with a team of international experts and relevant literature, a series of online surveys, and an in-person meeting. Addressing these needs will contribute valuable knowledge and practice outputs to advance this field, ultimately enabling a greater number of children and adolescents affected by cancer to realize the benefits of moving more.

Keywords: adolescent cancer; childhood cancer; implementation; patients; physical activity; survivors.

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The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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