The Effect of Endurance Training in Patients With Prostate Cancer

The Effect of Endurance Training on PSA Doubling Time, Body Composition, Insulin Sensitivity and Inflammation in Patients With Prostate Cancer

The aim of the present study is to investigate the effect of endurance on PSA doubling time in prostate cancer patients with an elevation in PSA following radical prostatectomy for localized cancer. Furthermore, underlying mechanisms such as reduction in inflammatory markers and improvement in insulin sensitivity and body composition are investigated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Prostate cancer patients with an increase in PSA following radical prostatectomy

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe cardiovascular disease
• severe arthritis
• severe neuropathy
• severe hypertension
• therapy with antidiabetic agents
• other treatment for prostate cancer than radical prostatectomy