cancer Flashcards
cancer
disease in which some of the body’s cells grow and uncontrollably spread to other parts of the body
stage 0 cancer
cancer cells found in their earliest form
stage 1 cancer
small tumor that hasn’t spread
stage 2 cancer
cancer that has grown more deeply into nearby tissue
stage 3 cancer
cancer that has spread to lymph nodes or nearby tissue
stage 4 cancer
cancer that has spread to distant parts of the body
leading site of new cancer and deaths for males
new cases: prostate
death: lungs and bronchus
leading site of new cancer and deaths for females
new: breast
death: lungs and bronchus
projection of survivorship of cancer
31% increase by 2030
of new cancer cases projected in 2024
2M +
of all cancer deaths in people under 50, ____ is now #1 in men and #2 in women
colorectal
___ screenable cancers on the rise
4
recommendations ___ min of moderate intensity aerobic activity each week and ___ muscle strength activities
150, 2 days
benefits of exercising for individuals along the cancer continuum
decreased risk of reoccurrence
improved physical function
improved treatment tolerance
decreased lymphedema risk
improved mental health
decreased fatigue
focused clinical evaluation
weight/BMI
blood pressure
history of anemia
baseline level of activity, current
barriers to PA
systems
diseases
treatable contributing factors
assessment of comorbitities and treatment effects as appropriate
CVD
pulmonary disease
arthritis/musculoskeletal issues
lymphedema
peripheral neuropathy
bone health/strength
incontinence
stoma or ostomy
fall risk assessment
assistive decides
history of anemia/thrombocytopenia
steroid myopathy
cancer treatment
surgery
immunotherapy and endocrine therapy
radiation
chemotherapy
cardiovascular and pulmonary considerations (cancer)
cardiac: chemotherapy
pulmonary: radiation in lung field, lobectomy
monitor vital signs
obtain medical clearance
aromatase inhibitors
estrogen
arthralgia and myalgia
androgen deprivation therapy
testosterone
weakness and difficulty building muscle mass
lymphedema
abnormal accumulation of protein rich fluid in the tissue which can result in swelling of a body part and fibrosis
who is at risk to develop lymphedema
most commonly associated with women with a history of breast cancer
any individual with lymph node removed for biopsy
lymphedema signs and symptoms
heavines
fullness
visible swelling
sleeves and jewelry are tight
lymphedema high risk to develop
cellulitis infection
complete decongestive therapy:
skin and wound care
exercise
compression bandages
manual lymph drainage
phase 1 decongestion
phase 2 maintenance