Tuesday 29 April 2014

Physical exercise and therapy in terminally ill cancer patients: a retrospective feasibility analysis.

Supportive Care in Cancer, May 2014, vol./is. 22/5(1261-8)
Jensen W, Bialy L, Ketels G, Baumann FT, Bokemeyer C, Oechsle K

From this study it was concluded that PE/PT were feasible in >90 % of terminally ill cancer patients to whom PE/PT had been offered. Physical exercises, relaxation therapy, and breathing training were the most frequently applicable methods. Prospective trials are needed to evaluate the efficacy of specific PE/PT programs in terminally ill cancer patients.