scholarly journals Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on Insulin and Cytokine Levels in a Randomized Controlled Pilot Study on Breast Cancer Survivors

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle C. Janelsins ◽  
Paul G. Davis ◽  
Laurie Wideman ◽  
Jeffrey A. Katula ◽  
Lisa K. Sprod ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Cytokine Levels

scholarly journals The Influence Of Tai Chi Chuan On Inflammatory Profiles And Cardiovascular Function Among Breast Cancer Survivors

2009 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Karen M. Mustian ◽  
Tom Darling ◽  
Michelle Janelsins ◽  
Jeffrey Katula ◽  
Laurie Wideman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Cardiovascular Function ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan

scholarly journals Effect of Tai Chi Chuan practice on immune system and pro-metastasis markers in early post-treatment breast cancer survivors

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 013-019
Author(s):  
Mary NB Cheung ◽  
Wings Tjing Yung Loo
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Complete Blood Count ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Wait List ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan

Purpose: To investigate the effect of Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) to improve immune system and decrease pro-metastasis markers in early post-treatment breast cancer survivors. Methods: 130 post-treatment breast cancer survivors were recruited and randomized 1:1 into TCC group and wait-list (control) group. The TCC group practiced for a 60-minutes session once per week, for a total of 52 weeks. 115 forms of Yang-style TCC were taught by a Tai Chi master. Blood samples were taken from each subject and complete blood count was performed. The expressions of NKG2D protein, P-selectin, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in plasma were measured. Lymphocyte activity was measured by cell proliferation reagent and ATP assay. Images of lymphocyte colony formation were taken with an inverted microscope. Results: At 52 weeks, TCC group demonstrated a significantly higher WBC (p=0.001) , a significantly higher NKG2D value (p=0.001) and a significantly lower VEGF value (p=0.005) when compared to the wait-list group. However, there was a small, non-significant change for P-selectin values between the breast cancer survivor groups. After 72h incubation, TCC group had a significant increase in lymphocyte proliferation (p=0.001) and greater area of lymphocyte clusters or colonies (p=0.001). Conclusion: The practice of TCC could stimulate tumor immunosurveillance via NKG2D and activate the immune response. VEGF, a marker playing an important role in breast cancer and its metastases, was also reduced in those who practiced TCC. As an alternative for conventional exercise, post-treatment breast cancer survivors may select TCC in their rehabilitation program.

scholarly journals Tai Chi, Cellular Inflammation, and Transcriptome Dynamics in Breast Cancer Survivors With Insomnia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 (50) ◽  
pp. 295-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael R. Irwin ◽  
Richard Olmstead ◽  
Elizabeth C. Breen ◽  
Tuff Witarama ◽  
Carmen Carrillo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Cellular Inflammation

scholarly journals Tai Chi Chuan for Breast Cancer Survivors

2008 ◽  
pp. 209-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen M. Mustian ◽  
Oxana G. Palesh ◽  
Stephanie A. Flecksteiner
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan

scholarly journals Randomized Controlled Trial of Qigong/Tai Chi Easy on Cancer-Related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors

2014 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda K. Larkey ◽  
Denise J. Roe ◽  
Karen L. Weihs ◽  
Roger Jahnke ◽  
Ana Maria Lopez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Cancer Related Fatigue

Tai Chi Chuan and Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I (IGF-I) in Breast Cancer Survivors

2004 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S97-S98
Author(s):  
Paul G. Davis ◽  
Karen M. Mustian ◽  
Jeffery A. Katula ◽  
Laurie Wideman
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Insulin Like Growth Factor ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan ◽  
Factor I ◽  
Igf I ◽  
Growth Factor I

Tai Chi Chuan and Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I (IGF-I) in Breast Cancer Survivors

2004 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S97???S98
Author(s):  
Paul G. Davis ◽  
Karen M. Mustian ◽  
Jeffery A. Katula ◽  
Laurie Wideman
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Insulin Like Growth Factor ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan ◽  
Factor I ◽  
Igf I ◽  
Growth Factor I

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life and biomarkers in breast cancer survivors participating in tai chi chuan

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa K. Sprod ◽  
Michelle C. Janelsins ◽  
Oxana G. Palesh ◽  
Jennifer K. Carroll ◽  
Charles E. Heckler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related
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