Do cancer doctors know enough about exercise? new survey reveals gaps
NCT ID NCT06981143
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study surveyed 606 Greek cancer specialists and residents to understand their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding physical activity for cancer patients. Participants completed an online questionnaire covering their perceived and actual knowledge, as well as barriers to prescribing exercise. The goal is to identify gaps and improve how doctors support patients in staying active.
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Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, University of Thessaly
Trikala, Thessaly, 42100, Greece
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help design training programs to improve how oncologists talk to patients about exercise.
What could go wrong
This is a survey study, not a treatment trial. It only measures doctors' opinions, not patient outcomes, so its direct impact is limited.
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