Effects of aerobic, resistance, and mixed exercises on quality of life in patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis

•Systematic reviews/meta-analyses show exercise has a positive impact on multiple aspects of QOL.•Aerobic, resistance and mixed exercises improved physical and role QOL, but only aerobic exercise improved emotional QOL.•Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise effectively improved physical, emotional, and social QOL.•Exercise type and intensity should be considered when implementing exercise therapy to improve QOL in patients with cancer.