guide to preventing uterine cancer in female NASA astronauts through physical activity during space travel
Today, thanks to scientific advances, space travel is on the rise. However, astronauts encounter numerous challenges during their space voyages, including the effects of space radiation and microgravity. Interestingly, female astronauts experience a greater number of side effects compared to their male counterparts. Certain research has indicated that female astronauts are prone to various types of cancers, particularly uterine cancer, as a consequence of prolonged space journeys and exposure to space radiation and microgravity. Conversely, physical activity has long been recommended as a cost-effective measure for managing or preventing cancer. Therefore, the present study aims to provide a concise overview of the impacts of space radiation and microgravity on female astronauts. Furthermore, it seeks to emphasize, for the first time, the significance of physical activity specifically for the prevention of uterine cancer among female astronauts. This study serves as a brief review of previous findings, potentially opening a new avenue for NASA researchers and exercise physiologists to explore. Finally, this study proposes a concise guide outlining three sections of physical activity for female astronauts: before, during, and after space travel. This guide aims to assist female astronauts in maintaining their physical well-being and reducing the risk of uterine cancer.
Authors
- Diego Fernández‐Lázaro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6522-8896)
- Alicia Llorente Lope (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6056-0566)
- Amir Hossein Ahmadi Hekmatikar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3331-8272)
- Abdolreza Kazemi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1082-6335)
Institutions
- Universidad de Valladolid (ES)
- DAV University (IN)
- Tarbiat Modares University (IR)
- Polyclinic Medical Center (US)
- Polyclinic General Hospital (GR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Physical Activity Exercise and Cancer
- Published
- 2025-10-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.55860/mwmt2528
- Primary Topic
- Spaceflight effects on biology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universidad de Valladolid