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Physical Activity in People with Multiple Myeloma: Associated Factors and Exercise Program Preferences
Jennifer L Nicol1, Carmel Woodrow2, Nicola W Burton3
1School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane 4072, Australia.
Physical activity (PA) can help manage multiple myeloma (MM) symptoms. Most MM patients are inactive, but those active before diagnosis are more likely to remain active, highlighting the need for accessible exercise programs.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Exercise Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Multiple myeloma (MM) patients face symptoms and treatment side effects.
- Physical activity (PA) can alleviate these issues, yet most MM patients are inactive.
- Understanding PA levels and preferences is crucial for intervention development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore physical activity (PA) levels in multiple myeloma (MM) patients.
- To identify factors associated with PA, including treatment stage, symptoms, and demographics.
- To determine preferences for exercise programming among MM patients.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 126 individuals with multiple myeloma (MM).
- Response rate was 77%.
- Data analyzed for differences in PA by treatment stage, symptoms, demographics, and programming preferences.
Main Results:
- Only 12.0% of MM patients remained physically active post-treatment, down from 25.4% pre-diagnosis.
- Patients active before diagnosis were 46.7 times more likely to meet PA guidelines post-diagnosis.
- PA levels were not associated with MM symptoms or healthcare provider advice.
- Preferred programs are low-cost, flexible, local, and supervised by exercise oncology specialists.
Conclusions:
- Physical activity (PA) participation is low among multiple myeloma (MM) patients.
- Pre-diagnosis activity is a strong predictor of post-diagnosis PA.
- Tailored, accessible, and supervised exercise programs are recommended to increase PA in MM patients.
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