Attitudes to and Experiences of Physical Activity After Colon Cancer Diagnosis Amongst Physically Active Individuals - A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity improves survival, reduces postoperative complications, and reduces the risk of developing colon cancer. It is important to maintain physical activity after receiving a diagnosis of colon cancer to improve postoperative recovery. Individuals who are physically active and diagnosed with colon cancer presumably have different motivations to maintain physical activity compared to their sedentary counterparts.

Objective

Enlighten how the diagnosis of colon cancer might affect physically active individuals in their attitude and experiences towards physical activity.

Methods

A qualitative study using content analysis was conducted in northern Sweden based on semi-structured telephone interviews of twenty patients diagnosed with colon cancer. All

SUBMITTER: Renman D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9459499 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature