✔ According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 60% of prostate cancer patients experience significant side effects from traditional treatments that impact their quality of life.
Source: National Cancer Institute (2023). "Treatment Side Effects in Prostate Cancer Patients"
✔ Research published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that maintaining adequate protein intake (at least 1g per kg of body weight) during cancer treatment can help preserve muscle mass and strength.
Winter-Stone KM, et al. (2023). Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Study: "Protein Requirements During Cancer Treatment: A Systematic Review"
✔ A 2023 study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that regular physical activity can reduce fatigue in prostate cancer patients by up to 40% during treatment.
Galvão DA, et al. (2023). Journal of Clinical Oncology
Study: "Exercise Intervention in Prostate Cancer Patients Undergoing ADT"
Impact of Integrative Approaches
Recent research from the Journal of Integrative Cancer Therapies demonstrates:
✔ Structured exercise programs can help reduce ADT-related bone density loss by up to 30%
Newton RU, et al. (2023). Journal of Integrative Cancer Therapies
Study: "Impact of Exercise on Bone Health During Androgen Deprivation Therapy"
✔ Regular physical activity can reduce the risk of cancer progression by up to 57% in early-stage patients
Kenfield SA, et al. (2023). European Urology
Study: "Physical Activity and Prostate Cancer Progression"
✔ Dietary modifications focusing on plant-based foods and lean proteins can help manage treatment-related weight changes
✔ Stress reduction techniques can lower anxiety levels in both patients and caregivers