2022 Volume 31 Pages 126-133
Objective: To clarify the exercise and health-related QOL of childhood cancer survivors (CCS) compared with general group. Methods: An anonymous self-administered survey was conducted on exercise and health-related QOL of adolescent CCS within 5 years after discharge who were outpatients, and we matched their age and sex with general group. We analyzed using wilcoxon signed rank test. Results: The median quantity of exercise per week was 90.0 minutes in the CCS group and 391.2 minutes in the general group (p<.001). Health-related QOL physical function scores were 90.6 points in the CCS group and 95.3 points in the general group (p=.001). Discussion: As the quantity of exercise of the CCS group was significantly lower than that of general group, it is necessary to support the continuation of exercise, and to take an approach from the time of hospitalization in anticipation of a decrease in exercise. CCS group tend to have lower health-related QOL physical function. Conclusions: CCS group was significantly lower quantity of exercise than that of general group; thus, it is necessary to communicate the need for exercise and support to minimize the decline in exercise and health-related QOL.
