Abstract: Objective: To systematically organize and compile evidence on home-based exercise for patients with cancer during their rehabilitation, offering practical advice for implementing exercise programs for cancer survivors. Methods: Using the '6S' evidence hierarchy pyramid, an extensive literature review was performed utilizing both subject headings and free-text terms in Chinese and English databases. A top-down search approach was used to find studies on home-based exercise interventions for cancer patients in the rehabilitation phases, covering the period from the start of the databases to December 31, 2024. The included studies underwent thorough quality evaluation, followed by evidence extraction and synthesis. Results: Fourteen articles were included, consisting of ?2 clinical guidelines, 6 systematic reviews, 4 expert consensus, and 2 evidence summaries. Thirteen evidence-based recommendations were compiled across four areas: exercise risk assessment and testing, exercise prescription development, exercise monitoring and follow-up, and strategies to motivation. Conclusion: This study consolidates existing evidence regarding home-based exercise rehabilitation for patients with cancer, providing an evidence-based foundation for patients, caregivers, community healthcare providers, and clinicians.

Key words: cancer; home-based; exercise; rehabilitation; evidence summary