Table 2 Cancer treatment and physical activity of 13 cancer survivors
From: The role of physical activity in cancer survivors’ quality of life
Participanta | Cancer Diagnosis | Treatment(s) | Duration of Cancer Treatment | Side Effects from Treatment | PA Levelb Prior to Diagnosis | PA Level After Treatment | Types of PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Marie | Invasive ductal carcinoma (breast cancer) ER positive, HER2/NEU negative | Mastectomy Prophylactic hysterectomy 8 cycles chemotherapy 25 radiation treatments | Diagnosis: July, 2005 Completion: March, 2007 | Nausea Joint pain Fatigue Low immune system Inability to sleep Hair loss High FSH | Very high | Very high | Walking Yoga Weight training Golf Aerobic classes Pickle ball |
David | Chronic lymphocytic leukemia | Chemotherapy | Diagnosis 2006 Completion 2009 | Low hemoglobin level Vomiting immediately after chemo | Very high | Very high | Walking Running Tennis Hockey |
Mark | Colon cancer | Surgery, resection of the lower bowel 8 cycles chemotherapy 25 radiation treatments | Diagnosis May, 2017 Completion August, 2018 | Recovery from surgery Lack of energy Hiccups Chemo-induced-peripheral- neuropathy High sensitivity to cold | High | High | Walking Outdoor activity |
Catherine | Breast cancer | Surgery 4 cycles chemotherapy 25 radiation treatments | Diagnosis November, 2016 Completion June, 2017 | High blood pressure Fatigue Hair loss Chemo burn | Moderate | Moderate | Walking Swimming Aqua fit classes |
Kelly | Small bowel cancer | Surgery 12 cycles chemotherapy | Diagnosis February, 2018 Completion January, 2019 | Hand and foot syndrome Blocked tear ducts Fatigue | High | Moderate | Walking Aerobics classes Gym |
Graham | Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma | 5–6 months of chemotherapy One month radiation | Diagnosis May, 1995 Completion March, 1996 | Hair loss Nausea | Moderate | Moderate | Gym Swimming Running |
Patrick | Prostate cancer | Surgery | Diagnosis March, 2018 Completion May, 2019 | Recovery from surgery Weaken of pelvic floor from surgery | High | High | Hockey Gym Walking |
Grace | Invasive ductal carcinoma (i.e., breast cancer) Estrogen Positive HER2 Positive | 4 cycles chemotherapy 16 radiation treatments | Diagnosis December, 2015 Completion March, 2017 | Hair loss | Moderate | Moderate | Walking Swimming |
Claire | Breast cancer | Surgery Radiation Chemotherapy | Treatment received 10 years ago. | Radiation burns Fatigue Nausea Illness | Moderate | Moderate | Walking Swimming Aqua fit classes |
Jane | Breast cancer | Mastectomy 4 cycles chemotherapy | Diagnosis October, 2016 Completion Fall, 2018 | Change in heart beat proficiency Allergic reaction to chemo-therapy Headaches Body Aches Hair loss | Moderate | Moderate | Walking Skiing Biking Volleyball Squash Aqua Fit Gym |
Anna | Breast cancer | Double mastectomy 6 cycles chemotherapy 25 radiation treatments | Diagnosis March, 2016 Completion Early 2017 | Radiation burns Low white blood cell count Memory difficulty Skin sensitivity | Low | Moderate | Walking Aqua fit classes |
Lisa | Primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma | 6 cycles chemotherapy 25 radiation treatments | Diagnosis June, 2018 Completion January, 2019 | Hair loss Body pain Bone pain Fatigue Cognitive confusion Neuropathy Exhaustion | Moderate | Low | Walking Outdoor activities and play with kids |
Andrew | Prostate cancer | Surgery | Diagnosis May, 2017 Completion May, 2017 | Recovery from surgery Weight loss Vomiting | Moderate | Low | Walking Running Swimming Basketball |