Elayne Ooi
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Elayne Ooi is a rising force in exercise oncology, whose work is reshaping how we prepare cancer patients for surgery. Her primary research focus lies in the strategic use of exercise—specifically prehabilitation—to improve surgical outcomes and quality of life for men with prostate cancer. Ooi’s most significant contribution is her landmark 2023 study comparing prehabilitative versus rehabilitative exercise in prostate cancer patients undergoing prostatectomy. This pivotal trial, which has already garnered 17 citations, demonstrated that commencing supervised exercise *before* surgery can significantly enhance objective and patient-reported outcomes, reduce hospital length of stay, and improve urinary incontinence recovery compared to traditional post-surgery rehabilitation. By challenging the conventional “rehab-only” model, Ooi has provided compelling evidence that a proactive, pre-surgical exercise intervention can be more effective than waiting until after the procedure. Her work is pioneering a paradigm shift in cancer care, moving from reactive recovery to proactive preparation. For students and researchers, Ooi’s research offers a powerful blueprint for integrating exercise as a therapeutic tool in the perioperative setting, highlighting the profound impact of timing in oncology rehabilitation.
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