There is growing evidence for physical activity benefiting primary and secondary prevention of breast cancer, the most common cancer in women. This PhD is a collaborative work between experts in clinical care and nutrition in cancer patients (Léon Bérardcomprehensive cancer centre of Lyon) and experts in physical activity (centre for research and innovation on sport EA647). This “research-action” implemented pilot programs of adapted physical activity (APA) for breast cancer patients, concomitantly to adjuvant treatments. APA programs supplemented by dietetic counseling appear as a feasible and inexpensive way to fight against the known factors of poor prognosis, such as weight gain, metabolic risks, and also the problem of physical inactivity and sedentary lifestyles which tend to increase from the diagnosis of the disease. The results of this original research provide proofs of relevance of integrating APA programs as supportive care of cancer patients, throughout treatment and rehabilitation phase. This work shows the modalities for programming APA for this specific public, by providing professionals a range of scientific andpractical knowledge. It thus demonstrates the compatibility and direct applicability of research in the workplace.
