MPN-FIT: an exercise study specific to MPN patients
MPN-FIT was a randomized controlled pilot trial of supervised exercise in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms. It was recently reported on and further reinforces general findings about the benefits of exercise for cancer patients.
Researchers found a ‘significant reduction in lactate dehydrogenase levels (LDH) in the intervention group.’ ‘Patients interviewed described positive effects of the intervention on symptoms and would unanimously recommend the program to others with MPN.’
‘In this pilot study, supervised exercise was feasible, acceptable, and showed potential benefits on inflammatory/disease markers.’
All of this reinforces existing advice from haematologists that exercise is very beneficial for MPN patients and helps fight fatigue.
A link to the full study is free to access HERE.
Of further interest, is a thoughtful commentary about this study. Titled ‘Exercise in MPNs: a promising first step’, it is also free to access.
Important: Haematologists also caution however to be sure to check with your GP and haematologist before launching on any new program and start slowly and gently if you have not exercised before or for some length of time.
