Multiple myeloma and physical activity.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Physical activity has been shown to improve quality of life in cancer patients with some evidence in multiple myeloma. This study aimed to determine myeloma patients' exercise levels, their perception of physical activity, and to explore correlations with quality of life. Myeloma outpatients were invited to complete a number of questionnaires, including the Godin leisure-time exercise questionnaire (GLTEQ) to determine their exercise levels, the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G) questionnaire to assess health related quality of life, and the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F) questionnaire to assess fatigue.

Results

Of the 65 respondents, 75% would like to increase their exercise level. Weakness, fatigue and pa

SUBMITTER: Lecat CSY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8103584 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature