International perspectives on exercise oncology: Current state, challenges, and opportunities for future development
Author Identifier (ORCID)
Hao Luo: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5181-7529
Daniel A. Galvão: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8209-2281
Robert U. Newton: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0302-6129
Abstract
Exercise oncology has emerged as a distinctive area of research and clinical practice. To obtain a global overview of this field, we summarize viewpoints from experts across 6 continents on (1) the scope of exercise oncology research and programs, (2) the availability of reimbursement for cancer exercise services, and (3) pathways and initiatives for developing the exercise oncology workforce. From an international perspective, the field of exercise oncology has progressed substantially; however, gains made to date are uneven, with general underdevelopment in Africa, Asia, and South and Central America. In addition, the availability of cancer exercise services continues to fall short of the increasing demand worldwide. With the upcoming formation of the International Society of Exercise Oncology, we suggest leveraging coordinated efforts from the global exercise oncology community to optimize research capacity, enhance workforce development, and expand the delivery of exercise services to advance the field across the world.
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
9-1-2025
Volume
2025
Issue
71
PubMed ID
40828159
Publication Title
Journal of the National Cancer Institute Monographs
Publisher
Oxford Academic
School
Exercise Medicine Research Institute / School of Medical and Health Sciences
Copyright
free_to_read
First Page
325
Last Page
333
Comments
Luo, H., Bergerot, P. G., Galvão, D. A., Jeon, J. Y., Mustian, K., Newton, R. U., Pillay, L., Wiskemann, J., & Schmitz, K. H. (2025). International perspectives on exercise oncology: Current state, challenges, and opportunities for future development. JNCI Monographs, 2025(71), 325–333. https://doi.org/10.1093/jncimonographs/lgaf028