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Aida Tórtola-Navarro1, Jerónimo Martínez-García2, Ana Cano-Martínez3
1Health Sciences Faculty, Isabel I of Castile International University, Burgos, Spain aida.tortola@ui1.es.
Physical activity programs are feasible for women undergoing cervical cancer (CCa) chemoradiotherapy. However, this case study found no improvements in physical or functional measures during treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Exercise Science
- Patient Care
Background:
- Cervical cancer (CCa) is a significant global health issue for women.
- Treatment for CCa can lead to detrimental side effects impacting quality of life.
- Physical activity (PA) is recognized for its benefits in cancer patients, yet research during CCa treatment is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of a physical activity (PA) program for a cervical cancer (CCa) patient undergoing chemoradiotherapy.
- To explore the potential role of PA in managing treatment side effects during chemoradiotherapy for advanced CCa.
Main Methods:
- A case study design was employed.
- A woman diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer (CCa) participated in a physical activity (PA) program during chemoradiotherapy.
- Feasibility and impact on physical/functional variables were assessed.
Main Results:
- Implementing a PA program during chemoradiotherapy for advanced cervical cancer (CCa) was found to be feasible.
- No significant improvements were observed in the analyzed physical and functional variables during the treatment phase.
Conclusions:
- PA programs can be developed and implemented for patients with advanced cervical cancer (CCa) undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy.
- Further research is needed to optimize PA interventions to demonstrate measurable benefits in physical and functional outcomes during CCa treatment.
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