Empowering Cancer Survivors: A Comprehensive Approach to Supportive Care Through Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Approaches Including Exercise, Physical Activity and Nutrition
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Survivorship and Quality of Life".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 116
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As the number of cancer survivors grows, it is becoming increasingly important to focus on their long-term well-being and quality of life. Many survivors continue to face challenges from treatment-related side effects, which can significantly hinder daily functioning and overall health. Addressing these challenges through supportive care strategies, including non-pharmacological approaches, is vital for empowering cancer survivors to thrive beyond their diagnosis.
We recognize the importance of pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches, including physical activity and nutrition, as fundamental components of supportive care; however, there are currently no gold-standard strategies that effectively integrate many of these elements into comprehensive care. For example, research consistently demonstrates that personalised exercise regimens and balanced nutritional interventions yield promising benefits, yet significant gaps remain in this research area that must be identified and addressed, such as the mechanisms of the benefits observed. These gaps hinder our ability to provide comprehensive and empirically supported guidelines for optimal survivorship care, highlighting the need for more research and funded programmes to support survivors and advance research and implementation strategies in this crucial area.
This Special Issue of Cancers seeks to explore innovative research, insightful reviews, and practical strategies focused on optimising nutrition, physical activity, and other pharmacological or non-pharmacological approaches to fill these gaps as essential components of supportive care for people diagnosed with cancer. By sharing knowledge and best practices in these areas, we aim to strengthen the evidence base for holistic cancer care that prioritises survivor empowerment, enhances quality of life, and supports recovery.
Dr. Kellie Toohey
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cancer
- physical activity
- exercise
- supportive care
- holistic care
- rehabilitation
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