Citation

Hu YT, Wu SY, Kao YS. J. Clin. Oncol. 2023; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, American Society of Clinical Oncology)

DOI

10.1200/JCO.23.00690

PMID

37379496

Abstract

We are glad to read the study by Winters-Stone et al,1 which showed that there was no substantial decrease in falls observed for Tai Ji Quan or strength training compared with the stretching control group in postmenopausal female patients who had undergone chemotherapy. However, there are several concerns that need to be addressed and discussed in this study to enhance its validity and reliability.

The first concern that needs to be addressed is that cancer therapy often results in poor appetite and weak anabolic effects, leading to malnutrition in this population. Adequate protein intake is crucial for muscle building and is essential for the benefits derived from strength training. It is recommended that individuals undergoing chemotherapy consume 1.5 g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day to meet their protein demands.2 However, the article fails to mention the protein intake of each group, which is an important factor to consider when evaluating the effectiveness of the interventions.

The second concern that needs to be addressed is that muscle hypertrophy is dependent on higher intensity and lower repetitions...

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