SURFit: Effects of a 1-year partially supervised exercise programme in childhood cancer survivors – a randomized controlled trial

Beyond survival, modern childhood cancer treatment strives to preserve long-term health and health-related quality of life. While survival rates have reached 80%, there is increasing evidence for short- and long-term adverse effects. The objectives of this study are to assess the effect of a partially supervised individualized exercise program supported by motivational feedback on a cardiovascular risk, bone health and quality of life in young adults after having survived their childhood cancer and are recurrence free for 5 years and more. The project is finished and will soon be published. We now participate in an international follow-up project in younger children with a similar focus than SURfit – PACCS (Physical Activity in Childhood Cancer Survivors) https://www.nih.no/en/research/projects/all-projects/paccs/

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• Physical fitness and modifiable cardiovascular disease risk factors in survivors of childhood cancer: A report from the SURfit study.
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• High impact physical activity and bone health of lower extremities in childhood cancer survivors: A cross-sectional study of SURfit.
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• Physical fitness and modifiable cardiovascular disease risk factors in survivors of childhood cancer: A report from the SURfit study.
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