Empowering Women in Sport: Enhancing Health and Well-being Through Exercise for Female Oncology Patients

The role of physical activity (PA) and exercise in the lives of female cancer survivors is increasingly recognized for its profound impact on their recovery, long-term well-being, and reintegration into sports settings. While cancer treatment can lead to fatigue, muscle loss, and decreased physical function, structured and individualized exercise programs have been shown to improve strength, endurance, and overall physical and mental health, significantly influencing their ability to participate in athletic activities. Despite this growing body of evidence, research focusing specifically on the intersection of oncology and sports participation for female survivors remains limited.

This Research Topic aims to explore how specialized exercise and sports programs can facilitate the reintegration of female cancer survivors into athletic environments. By exploring the intersection of oncology, sports science, and women's health, this collection seeks to highlight innovative approaches and evidence-based interventions that improve sports participation and athletic performance for female survivors. In this context, there is a clear need for improved education and training about physical activity for oncologists, as well as better collaboration between medical professionals and sport scientists, to ensure the successful delivery and effectiveness of these programs. It aims to integrate contributions from fields such as sports coaching, community sports programs, and sports medicine to provide a comprehensive perspective on optimizing sports involvement post-recovery.

Key themes include, but are not limited to:
• Development of exercise and sports programs to support female cancer survivors' return to sports and active lifestyles.
• Psychological and social benefits of sports participation for female survivors post-treatment, including enhanced mental resilience.
• Coaching strategies and community involvement to enhance athletic skills and confidence in female survivors.
• Analysis of barriers and facilitators affecting female cancer survivors' participation in sports activities.
• Policies and support systems in sports organizations that promote inclusive opportunities for female cancer survivors.

We welcome a variety of manuscript types, including original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and case studies, that provide insights into enhancing sports participation for this unique demographic.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Clinical Trial
• Conceptual Analysis
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Clinical Trial
• Conceptual Analysis
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Policy Brief
• Registered Report
• Review
• Study Protocol
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Sport, sports medicine, women, women's health, medical oncology, neoplasms, oncology nursing, cancer nurse, psychological well-being, psychological wellness, exercise, physical activity, exercise training

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.