Effects of Exercise Training in Patients with Lung Cancer during Chemotherapy Treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer is the second greatest cause of death and disability after cardiovascular disease.

Objective

To determine the effects of exercise training in patients with lung cancer during chemotherapy treatment.

Methods

A randomised clinical trial was conducted in Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Institute of Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine (IRNUM) Peshawar. A total of 40 participants were randomly divided into two groups: i) the Experimental group (EG, n = 20) and ii) Control group (CG, n = 20). Both groups received exercise training for 4 weeks, with five sessions per week. The EG received pulmonary rehabilitation and aerobic training. The CG received only pulmonary rehabilitation. Both groups were evaluated at baseline and after 6 we

SUBMITTER: Rehman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10125234 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature