Abstract
Background: Prostate cancer, a disease of aging, is the most common cancer for men living in the developed world. Androgen Deprivation Therapy is effective at slowing the progression of prostate cancer cell growth; however, a myriad of musculoskeletal side effects can result from the long-term use. Resistance exercise training has been shown to have a positive effect on quality of life and physical function in cancer survivors.Objective: To measure the short-term effects of an eight-week resistance training program utilizing low cost non-machine based resistive exercise in men with advanced and metastatic prostate cancer.Major Finding: A significant impact on body composition, physical function, and emotional well-being was found after 8 weeks of training.Conclusions: Results suggest that low-cost resistance exercise training conducted in a group setting is effective in improving strength, balance and health-related quality of life in prostate cancer survivors with advanced and metastatic disease.
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