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 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 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

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

scholarly journals The Evolution of Mindfulness-Based Physical Interventions in Breast Cancer Survivors

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela L. Stan ◽  
Nerissa M. Collins ◽  
Molly M. Olsen ◽  
Ivana Croghan ◽  
Sandhya Pruthi
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Cancer Treatments ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Reasonable Evidence

Survivors of breast cancer are faced with a multitude of medical and psychological impairments during and after treatment and throughout their lifespan. Physical exercise has been shown to improve survival and recurrence in this population. Mind-body interventions combine a light-moderate intensity physical exercise with mindfulness, thus having the potential to improve both physical and psychological sequelae of breast cancer treatments. We conducted a review of mindfulness-based physical exercise interventions which included yoga, tai chi chuan, Pilates, and qigong, in breast cancer survivors. Among the mindfulness-based interventions, yoga was significantly more studied in this population as compared to tai chi chuan, Pilates, and qigong. The participants and the outcomes of the majority of the studies reviewed were heterogeneous, and the population included was generally not selected for symptoms. Yoga was shown to improve fatigue in a few methodologically strong studies, providing reasonable evidence for benefit in this population. Improvements were also seen in sleep, anxiety, depression, distress, quality of life, and postchemotherapy nausea and vomiting in the yoga studies. Tai chi chuan, Pilates, and qigong were not studied sufficiently in breast cancer survivors in order to be implemented in clinical practice.

Tai Chi Chuan, Health-Related Quality of Life and Mediators of Inflammation in Breast Cancer Survivors

2010 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 162
Author(s):  
Lisa K. Sprod ◽  
Oxana G. Palesh ◽  
Luke J. Peppone ◽  
Michelle C. Janelsins-Benton ◽  
Charles E. Heckler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan ◽  
Mediators Of Inflammation ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related
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