Effect of Multi-component Exercise Program on Body Composition and Physical, Emotional and Social well being in Breast Cancer Survivors

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this research intended to determine the impact of an multi-component exercise program on body composition and physical, emotional and social well being (PWB, EWB,SWB) in breast cancer survivors (BCS). Methods: One hundred and thirty two eight women with BC were enrolled in this research based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and were randomized into group A and B. Group A received breast cancer (BC) support group therapy whereas group B received multi-component exercise program. Waist Hip ratio (WHR), Body Mass Index (BMI), Circumference measurement and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy Breast (FACT-B) scale were employed as outcome measures. To validate the outcomes, pre- and post-assessments of the mentioned measures were conducted. Statistical evaluation was conducted with SPSS statistical software (version 26.0). Results: The findings revealed considerable improvement among the group for homolateral and contralateral arm and forearm, right and left thigh and right and left leg circumference (p=0.0087,0.0162, 0.0061, 0.0048, 0.0266,0.0142,0.0364, 0.0021), FACT-B (p=0.008, 0.002, 0.007,0.01,0.001,<0.0001), conversely no significant enhancement was observed for BMI (p=0.743) and WHR (p=0.6614) of patients undergoing multi-component exercise as compared to other group. Also, significant improvement between the groups was observed for circumference(0.0478,0.0305,0.0279,0.0240,0.0374,0.0293,0.0420,0.0334,0.0449,0.0260,0.0412,0.0160,0.0454,0.0324,0.0375,0.0214), FACT-B (0.51, 0.045, 0.313, 0.238, 0.593, 0.049, 0.405, <0.0001, 0.190, 0.015,0.131,0.176,0.006,<0.0001), conversely no significant enhancement was observed for BMI (p=0.9634, 0.364), WHR (p=0.988, 0.915) at post treatment 6 month and 1 year. Conclusion: The study concluded that multi-component exercise program had shown a significant effect on body composition and PWB, EWB, SWB among BCS.