Topic 11 (Cancer Patients) Flashcards
Cancer: The uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal _____, is the _nd leading cause of death in the U.S.
Benign vs. malignant cancer: benign tumors remain localized (don’t spread), malignant spreads (metastasis)
cells, 2nd
Cancer Risk Factors
1) Dietary factors (__%)
2) Tobacco use (30%)
3) Alcohol use (3-4%)
4) Reproductive (hormones)
5) unsafe sex
6) environmental
7) family history
8) physical inactivity/obesity
1) 35%
There is a _______ risk of cancer and cancer death rates in physically active individuals vs. sedentary individuals.
__% of cancer cases linked to life-style decisions
fiber is important in _____ cancer prevention
The greatest link in prevention is between physical activity and _____ cancer (exercise induced stimulation of peristalsis (colon contraction) in large intestine
reduced
75%
colon
colon
Breast Cancer treatment: decrease ________, decrease body weight, changes in growth factors, enhanced immune system
Prostate Cancer: antitestosterone therapy, after >90 min exercise testosterone may drop, enhance immune system
estrogen
Saint et al.
- Assess the impact of exercise on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in breast cancer survivors.
-Found that higher exercise levels correlated with ____ intense CIPN symptoms
less
Red Flag Situations (ex. UNC football player Tylee Craft)
- situation where symptoms are unexplainable or severe
- Craft suffered from extreme ____ pain, ended up having stage 4 lung cancer
-just because someone looks healthy, doesn’t mean there isn’t an underlying condition or disease
back
Exercise Prescription & Cancer Treatment
- exercise testing considered
- Cancer history questionnaire
1) diagnosis
2) type and stage
3) surgery
4) therapy and possible treatment side effects
- Intensity threshold: maximal yet _______-limited.
symptom
Exercise Prescription & Cancer Treatment Continued
1) Mode
- focus on _____ muscle groups
- modify based on treatment side effects
- Avoid high-impact or _______ sports for those with bone cancer
2) Frequency, Intensity, and Duration
- - days/wk, moderate intensity, 20-30 min continuous exercise
- emphasis on _______ progression
1) large, contact
2) 3-5, gradual
Exercise Prescription and Cancer Treatment: Resistance & Flexibility
1) Resistance
- 2-3x/wk, start with _ set for 6-15 reps (once >15 reps achieved increase the weight), 8-10 exercises for major muscle groups
2) Flexibliity
- 2-3x/wk
- ____ and Tai chi are options
1) 1
2) yoga
Contraindications
- low hemoglobin, neutrophil, or platelet: avoid high intensity aerobic exercise
- High fever (>___ degrees Fahrenheit)
-lack of coordination, dizziness, or peripheral sensory neuropathy; avoid _______ activities
- engage in mild intensity exercise (don’t want to lose too much weight)
-bone pain
-severe nausea, difficulty breathing, extreme fatigue, muscle weakness
> 100
balance
Special Considerations
-Still in treatment or cancer progresses: consider ________ intensity, frequency, or duration (be ready to pivot)
- Engage mind and spirit (instilling confidence)
reducing
True or False: Exercise prescription in an individual with cancer should be guided by symptoms and tolerance
True
True or false: Exercise slows tumor growth and spread
False
