What is helpful and not? Patients’ opinions and beliefs of how to support reduced sedentary behavior during cancer treatment—a thematic analysis

Key Points

• Patients report a need for support strategies that effectively reduce sedentary behavior during treatment.
• Key beliefs include the importance of social support and understanding from healthcare providers—47% highlighted these aspects.
• Thematic analysis explored patient opinions on how to facilitate more active lifestyles during cancer treatment.
• Findings suggest that personalized support could improve adherence to activity recommendations during therapy.