Pancreatic Disorders & Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2165-7092
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2165-7092
+44 1478 350008
Niels T
Center of Integrated Oncology Köln Bonn, University Hospital of Cologne,
Cologne
Germany
Case Report
Exercise Improves Patient Outcomes in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Patient During Medical Treatment
Author(s): Niels T, Tomanek A, Schneider L, Hasan I, Hallek M and Baumann FTNiels T, Tomanek A, Schneider L, Hasan I, Hallek M and Baumann FT
Introduction: Advanced pancreatic cancer is still a major challenge in patients’ treatment and is associated with poor prognoses and quality of life. Exercise seems to be a feasible and efficient approach to support the medical therapy in many cancer patients. This case study reports about the impacts of high intensity exercise in an advanced pancreatic cancer patient.
Method: The 46y-old male patient was diagnosed with a stage IV pancreatic cancer and received a palliative chemotherapy for two months, a neoadjuvant chemotherapy for three months (both FOLIFIRINOX), a surgery and an adjuvant chemotherapy (Gemcitabine) for another two months. During the whole medical treatment, the patient performed a high intensity resistance and endurance exercise program twice a week. Data regarding body weight, physical performance, physical activity, f.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2165-7092.1000193