Abstract
The purpose of the current paper is to encourage research into all areas of Tai Chi and cancer survivorship. Tai Chi is defined here as a combination of Chinese philosophy, martial and healing arts. Tai Chi is a form of physical activity that is carried out at either a light or moderate intensity. The practice of Tai Chi integrates mental concentration and breathing control [1,2]. We first discuss the role of light physical activity in cancer survivorship and then narrow our focus to Tai Chi per se.
Highlights
Significant improvements were found in self-esteem (p = 0.01) in the Tai Chi group compared with the psychosocial support group [17]
Improved selfreported cognitive function in verbal (p = 0.01) and visual memory (p < 0.05) measured by the Multi ple Abilities Self-Reported Questionnaire, were reported [19]. This feature of Tai Chi may be beneficial for cancer survivors who are often facing impaired cognitive function from cancer treatment
Research has identified that impaired cognitive function [20], change in brain metabolism [21] and change in brain structure [22] are associated with cancer treatment; the cause of such ‘chemo brain’ phenomenon is unclear
Summary
The potential yield of Tai Chi in cancer survivorship Commentary receive psychosocial support; groups received three sessions a week for 12 weeks. Significant improvements were found in self-esteem (p = 0.01) in the Tai Chi group compared with the psychosocial support group [17]. Tai Chi & cognitive function In addition to the potential benefits on physical fitness and psychological health, Tai Chi may negate the deleterious cognitive side effects of cancer and its treatment.
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