The effect of aquatic and land exercise on the mental well-being of women following breast cancer surgery-comparative study

• Published in: Breast cancer research and treatment Vol. 202; no. 3; pp. 585 - 593
• Main Authors: Czenczek-Lewandowska, Ewelina, Szeliga, Ewa, Leszczak, Justyna
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 01.12.2023; Springer; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Anxiety; Anxiety disorders; Breast cancer; Cancer; Cancer research; Cancer surgery; Cancer therapies; Care and treatment; Comparative analysis; Exercise; Health; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Oncology; Oncology, Experimental; Original Laboratory Investigation; Physical activity; Physical fitness; Physical training; Psychological aspects; Surgery; Well being; Women; Mastectomy; Aquatic exercise; Aquatic physical therapy; Breast cancer; Physical activity

Purpose Women after surgical treatment of breast cancer are less likely to engage in physical activity and may exhibit depressive symptoms even for many years post-treatment. The aim of the study was to compare the impact of 6 months aquatic and land exercise on mental well-being of women after brea...