Module 2 Assessment

Is all exercise safe, both during and after cancer treatment?

Only if it’s tailored to each individual.

Yes

No

What are the current recommended exercise guidelines for general health and well-being as set out by the ACSM and Department of Health?

Avoid inactivity as much as possible

Aim for 150 minutes of exercise per week

150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week + 2 muscle strengthening sessions per week

What are the optimal current recommended guidelines for those suffering with Cancer Treatment Related Fatigue?

3 x 30 minute weekly aerobic sessions at moderate intensity

A combination of both A and C

2 resistance training sessions per week covering all the major muscle groups, 2 sets; 12-15 reps; moderate intensity

Cancer patients receiving treatments that negatively impact bone mineral density should be encouraged to participate in which activities?

Swimming or other water sports

Impact loading exercise

Avoid exercise to reduce the risk of falling and fractures.

Is exercise safe for those experiencing peripheral neuropathy in their hands and feet?

Yes, providing it’s adjusted and adapted to meet the needs of each person

No, because exercise could potentially exacerbate this symptom

The risk of injury is too high so the best advice is to limit physical activity to a minimum.

Exercise has been shown to provide a protective effect in breast, bowel and prostate cancer. When exercising at the recommended guidelines as set out by the ACSM, those with cancer can potentially reduce their risk of cancer recurrence by what?

15-23%

21-35%

25-48%

For many patients Cancer-Prehabilitation has the potential to prepare them for which cancer treatments?

Chemotherapy

Surgery

Both

If a cancer patient is open to the idea of exercising during their cancer treatment, but hasn’t exercised before and has a number of other health-related concerns, do you advise them to work towards the recommended guidelines as set out by the ACSM/Department of Health?

Yes

Yes, but refer on to an exercise specialist for additional support

Yes, but only get them to walk

When living with, or at risk of lymphoedema, what are the recommended guidelines for exercise to help reduce flareups or worsening symptoms of this existing condition, or to reduce the risk of it developing?

Avoid lifting heavy objects with the affected limb(s)

Recommend swimming or water aerobics

Aim for 30 minutes of aerobic activity 3 times per week and include 2 muscle strengthening sessions per week, with gradual progression

If a patient is very deconditioned by their cancer and treatments and is visibly weak, very unsteady on their feet and struggling with most activities of daily living, what should you advise?

Walking 30 minutes per day (broken down into more manageable time-frames as needed)

Simply manage what they can, when they can

Refer on to a rehabilitation specialist for a graduated strength training programme to help regain muscle mass

An Introduction to Integrative Oncology for Healthcare Professionals Module 2 Assessment

An Introduction to Integrative Oncology for Healthcare Professionals
Module 2 Assessment