Physical Activity and Childhood Cancer: Present Status and Future Directions

Maxime Caru, Smita Dandekar, Kathryn H. Schmitz, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Pennsylvania State Health Children, s Hospital, Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State University College of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Pittsburgh

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on August 20, 2025

Abstract

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In children diagnosed with cancer, both physical and mental health are significantly impacted. Physical activity has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological intervention to improve both physical and psychosocial wellbeing, with growing evidence ...