Week 5 - Physical Activity And Cancer

Question 1

In 2008 how many people were diagnosed with cancer, how many deaths were there because of cancer and how many people were living with cancer?

Answer 1

12. 4 million. diagnosed with cancer.
13. 6 million deaths.

25 million living with cancer.

Question 2

Cancer has doubled in the last 10 years. True or false?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

1 of 2 Males will develop cancer in their lifetime. 1 out 3 Females will develop cancer in their lifetime. Are these statements true or false?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What percentage of cancer will develop after the age of 55 years?

Answer 4

80%

Question 5

What is cancer?

Answer 5

This is a disease caused by uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body. It is also an umbrella term used for a group of over 200 different diseases.

Question 6

What is carcinomas?

Answer 6

This is cancer of the skin or tissues and lines and covers the internal organs. E.g. Lung, breast, colon, prostate.

Question 7

What are sarcomas?

Answer 7

Cancers arising from bone and fat muscle

Question 8

What is leukaemia?

Answer 8

Cancer that begins in the blood-forming tissue.

Question 9

What is lymphoma?

Answer 9

This is cancer that originates in the cells of the immune system

Question 10

What is the cause of cancer?

Answer 10

It can be caused by internal or external factors:

Internal: hormones and genetics

External: lifestyle factors e.g smoking

Question 11

Provide 4 examples of treatment used for cancer?

Answer 11

1) surgery
2) radiation therapy
3) chemotherapy
4) hormone therapy

Question 12

What are the different stages of diagnosis for cancer?

Answer 12

Localised (stage 1 and 2)

Regional (stage 3)

Distant (stage 4)

The stage varies depending on the size of the tumour and the spread of the disease.

Question 13

What are the two sub categories for survivorship?

Answer 13

1) rehabilitation and recovery

2) disease prevention and the promotion of well-being

Question 14

What are the side effects of treatment?

Answer 14

High levels of fatigue, pain, hair-loss, breast loss (body image), depression and anxiety.

Question 15

What is are the 3 most common forms of cancer?

Answer 15

1) Melanoma
2) prostate
3) breast cancer

Question 16

20 years ago Doctors believed physical activity to be detrimental and they believed in rest, however today this way thinking has taken a turn and now it is believed that there are numerous benefits of physical activity in the treatment and survivorship pleases. True or false?

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What percentage of patients with cancer do not engage in physical activity?

Answer 17

70%

Question 18

Why do some people with cancer choose to exercise? Name 3

Answer 18

Because:
Distracts them from cancer.
Increased energy and positive mental attitude
Sense of purpose by refocusing their mind.

Question 19

Provide 3 barriers to exercise for cancer patients?

Answer 19

1) pain
2) nausea
3) fatigue

Question 20

What type of exercises do breast cancer survivors prefer?

Answer 20

51% walking
36% yoga or flexibility type training
27% strength exercises

Question 21

What type of exercises do ovarian cancer survivors prefer?

Answer 21

50% home based training

50% walking

Question 22

What type of exercises do kidney cancer survivors prefer?

Answer 22

39.6% Exercising with a friend
52% home based
69% walking

Question 23

Physical activity is associated with the reduction in the risk of developing several types of cancer including; breast, colon, endometrial and lung. True or false?

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Studies have shown that physical activity need to be done regularly (3 times a week) it also needs to be undertaken at a high intensity. True all false?

Answer 24

True

Question 25

According to (Irwin et al, 2008) by taking part in regular exercise breast cancer survivors can reduce their risk of death by what percentage? And reduce what percentage of reoccurrence?

Answer 25

30-50% and 50% reduction in reoccurrence of breast cancer

Question 26

According to (Kenfield et al, 2010) exercise can reduce the risk of death by what percentage amongst prostate cancer patients?

Answer 26

30-50%

Question 27

Physical activity helps cancer patients manage treatment-related side effects by what 4 factors?

Answer 27

1) maintaining physical functioning ( daly et al, 2010) 2) prevent muscle loss and weight gain. 3) improve mood, self-esteem, and overall quality of life (Burke et al, 2007) 4) reduced fatigue and reduced psychological distress

Question 28

Name the 4 domains of quality of life?

Answer 28

1) economic status. 2) social status. 3) psychological well-being. 4) physical well-being.

Question 29

According to Sebastien and colleagues (2007) the activity of Dragon boating providing opportunities for women to do what three things?

Answer 29

1) regain a sense of personal control. 2) develop me identities as athletes. 3) overcome physical challenges.

Question 30

According to Burke and Sabiston (2012) theactivity and participation in a climb of Mt Mt Kilimanjaro provided the opportunity for women to: (name 5)

Answer 30

1) embrace life. 2) gain personal strength. 3 gain a sense of closure. 4) feel personally challenged. 5)experience personal control.

Question 31

Studies reveal that physical activity participation results in improved quality of life, for example physical independence and self-care activities. True or false?

Answer 31

True

Question 32

The number of people surviving from cancer is increasing each year. True or false?

Answer 32

True

Question 33

Provide two examples of observational studies?

Answer 33

1) surveys | 2) case control studies

Question 34

Provide 3 examples of qualitative studies?

Answer 34

1) interviews 2) focus groups 3) observations

Question 35

Provide an example of a randomised controlled trial?

Answer 35

Intervention group vs standard treatment group.

Question 36

Provide issues of limitations regarding the validity and reliability of self-reported physical activity measures?

Answer 36

Difficult to assess all types of physical activity. Hard to standardise the frequency, duration and intensity of activities. Time periods in life ( pre and post cancer diagnosis) Insufficient sample sizes to explore all factors as people with cancer don't want to participate in studies.

Question 37

Physical activity programs are feasible and beneficial for cancer patients as exercise can play a major role as a therapy during and after treatment. True or false?

Answer 37

True