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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Exercise Science
  • Patient-Centered Care

Background:

  • Physical activity (PA) enhances cancer care by improving symptom management, reducing treatment side effects, and boosting quality of life.
  • Prostate cancer patients can benefit from tailored PA interventions.
  • Pre-treatment PA may positively impact cancer patients' well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of a self-prescribed physical activity (PA) intervention for men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer.
  • To explore patient preferences for PA types.
  • To evaluate changes in functional capacity and symptom impact during a two-week pre-treatment PA program.

Main Methods:

  • A feasibility study involving men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer recruited from a community hospital.
  • Development of an individualized PA intervention prescription based on baseline assessments.
  • Measurement of functional capacity, PA participation, and symptom impact at baseline and after two weeks, analyzed using descriptive statistics and t tests.

Main Results:

  • Thirteen men (average age 66.14 years) completed the study.
  • Participants demonstrated statistically significant improvements in functional capacity.
  • The most frequently chosen physical activities included walking (n=9) and yard work (n=6).

Conclusions:

  • A two-week self-prescribed PA intervention is feasible for men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer.
  • Pre-treatment PA can lead to enhanced functional capacity.
  • Individualized PA interventions incorporating patient preferences may improve outcomes in prostate cancer care.