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cancer

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disease in which some of the body’s cells grow and uncontrollably spread to other parts of the body

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stage 0 cancer

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cancer cells found in their earliest form

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stage 1 cancer

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small tumor that hasn’t spread

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stage 2 cancer

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cancer that has grown more deeply into nearby tissue

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stage 3 cancer

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cancer that has spread to lymph nodes or nearby tissue

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stage 4 cancer

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cancer that has spread to distant parts of the body

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leading site of new cancer and deaths for males

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new cases: prostate
death: lungs and bronchus

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leading site of new cancer and deaths for females

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new: breast
death: lungs and bronchus

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projection of survivorship of cancer

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31% increase by 2030

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of new cancer cases projected in 2024

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2M +

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of all cancer deaths in people under 50, ____ is now #1 in men and #2 in women

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colorectal

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___ screenable cancers on the rise

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4

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recommendations ___ min of moderate intensity aerobic activity each week and ___ muscle strength activities

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150, 2 days

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benefits of exercising for individuals along the cancer continuum

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decreased risk of reoccurrence
improved physical function
improved treatment tolerance
decreased lymphedema risk
improved mental health
decreased fatigue

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focused clinical evaluation

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weight/BMI
blood pressure
history of anemia
baseline level of activity, current
barriers to PA
systems
diseases
treatable contributing factors

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assessment of comorbitities and treatment effects as appropriate

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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

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cancer treatment

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surgery
immunotherapy and endocrine therapy
radiation
chemotherapy

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cardiovascular and pulmonary considerations (cancer)

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cardiac: chemotherapy
pulmonary: radiation in lung field, lobectomy
monitor vital signs
obtain medical clearance

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aromatase inhibitors

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estrogen
arthralgia and myalgia

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androgen deprivation therapy

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testosterone
weakness and difficulty building muscle mass

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lymphedema

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abnormal accumulation of protein rich fluid in the tissue which can result in swelling of a body part and fibrosis

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who is at risk to develop lymphedema

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most commonly associated with women with a history of breast cancer
any individual with lymph node removed for biopsy

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lymphedema signs and symptoms

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heavines
fullness
visible swelling
sleeves and jewelry are tight

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lymphedema high risk to develop

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cellulitis infection

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complete decongestive therapy:
skin and wound care exercise compression bandages manual lymph drainage phase 1 decongestion phase 2 maintenance
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exercise safely with lymphedema
strength after breast cancer program sno set restrictions recommendation to wear garment initiate low and slow monitor symptoms of exacerbation
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chemo induced peripheral neuropathy sensory symptoms
pain, burning, tingling, numbness, sensitivity to temp and pressure
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chemo induced peripheral neuropathy motor symptoms
muscle atrophy, weakness, balance impairment, gait impairment
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certain chemotherapy drugs can cause neurotoxicity to also include
vestibular symtpoms
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osteoporosis may be a result of
hormone therapy
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osteoporosis is ____ induced
radiation
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bone metastasis location (cancer)
lesion
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bone metastasis may cause
bony compromise with increase risk for fracture
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with bone metastasis, avoid
direct loading to lesions or of muscles proximal long lever strengthening high intensity loading excessive rotation and bending excessive end range motions
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bladder main sites of metastasis
bone, liver, lung
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breast main sites of metastasis
bone, brain, liver, lung
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colon main sites of metastasis
liver, lung, peritoneum
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kidney main sites of metastasis
adrenal gland, bone, brain, liver, lung
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lung main sites of metastasis
adrenal gland, bone, brain, liver, other lung
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melanoma main sites of metastasis
bone, brain, liver, lung, skin, muscle
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ovary main sites of metastasis
liver, lung, peritoneum
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pancreas main sites of metastasis
liver, lung, peritoneum
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prostate main sites of metastasis
adrenal gland, bone, liver, lung
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rectal main sites of metastasis
liver, lung, peritoneum
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stomach main sites of metastasis
liver, lung, peritoneum
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thyroid main sites of metastasis
bone, liver, lung
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uterus main sites of metastasis
bone, liber, lung, peritoneum, vagina
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pelvic floor dysfunction
bowel and bladder and/pr sexual dysfunction
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pelvic floor dysfunction common causes in oncology population
radiation post op treatment side effect compression due to tumor location
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pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms considered medical emergency
onset of bowel or bladder incontinence
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stoma and ostomy may be present following
resection due to colorectal cancer
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anemia and thrombocytopenia symptoms
weakness shortness of breath dizziness/lightheadedness high bleeding risk/easily bruised
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steroid myopathy
proximal muscle weakness that occurs in individuals with prolonged and chronic steroid use
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steroid myopathy can affect ___ function
respiratory
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steroid myopathy most commonly seen in individuals with
brain cancer
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HSCT injury risk
light intensity avoiding vigorous exercise due to potential immune effects
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prostate cancer injury risk
fracture risk due to hormone therapy, radiation, bony mets
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breast cancer injury risk
fracture risk due to hormone therapy, radiation, bony mets
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multiple myeloma injury risks
high incidence of bony involvement be mindful of body mechanics and loading as if osteoporotic
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individuals in active cancer treatment unsafe for exercise if displaying
significant weakness gait pattern change anemia signifiant fatigue any other worsening or change in physical status
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aerobic FITT for cancer survivors
3-5 days 40-60% HRR 30 mins any preferred
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resistance FITT for cancer survivors
2-3 days, 48 hours in between 60-80% 1RM >1 set, >8 reps per set 60s rest all major muscle group
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flexibility FITT for cancer survivors
2-3 days to daily within limits of pain 10-30 sec static for major

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