Week 8 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
cancer local treatment
A
treat cancer only but not body systems (surgery, radiotherapy or combo)
2
Q
cancer systemic treatment
A
- through bloodstream / can impact several body systems e.g. cardiac/lung funtion
3
Q
exercise effect post chemotherapy
A
- prevent cariotoxicity caused by anthracycline chemo
- improved drug delivery through vascular remodelling
- improved cognitive functioning (chemo fog)
- improved immune function
4
Q
COSA exercise guidelines
A
- 3x30 minutes minimum weekly
- muscle strengthening at least twice
- at least 20 minutes a day aerobic activity (almost 100 per week)