Decreased Physical Activity and Endurance Capacity in Patients Qualified for Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT).

Haematological malignancies and their treatment regimens often lead to various complications that impair patients' physical functioning. This study aimed to assess the level of physical activity and exercise capacity in patients with haematological malignancies who were qualified for haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). A prospective, single-centre study was conducted on patients with haematological malignancies qualified for HSCT (study group, = 103) and a cohort of healthy volunteers (reference group, = 100).

The Impact of Interactive Video Games Training on the Quality of Life of Children Treated for Leukemia.

Objectives: The study aimed to assess the impact of interactive video games (IVGs) as a form of physical activity (PA) on the quality of life.

Methods: The study used a quality-of-life questionnaire (KIDSCREEN-10) and the HBSC questionnaire. In order to determine individual IVGs training parameters, an initial assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness level was performed, using the Cardio Pulmonary Exercise Test-Godfrey's progressive protocol.

Psychological and Physical Well-Being in Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: A Comprehensive Study of Anxiety, Depression, Sleep Quality, Physical Activity, and Sociodemographic Factors.

BACKGROUND The psychophysical state of breast cancer patients impacts several outcomes and parameters and can directly affect diagnosis, prehabilitation, and treatment. This questionnaire-based study aimed to compare anxiety levels, depression, physical activity, sleep quality, and sociodemographic features in women with breast cancer and healthy women at a breast cancer unit in Poland. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study enrolled 41 breast cancer patients with no proposed treatment or psychological disorder diagnosis and 50 healthy volunteers.

Walking Speed and Risk of Falling Patients Operated for Selected Malignant Tumors.

Background: A literature review reveals that studies on walking and fall occurrences in the context of cancer have predominantly centered on geriatric patients. Nonetheless, cancer patients of all ages are susceptible to such risks. Both cancer and its treatments contribute to significant risk factors for disturbances in walking and falls, encompassing muscle weakness, impaired balance, reduced proprioception, cognitive impairment, and functional limitations.