The use of physical exercise and alimentary supplements in the treatment of patients with câncer
Abstract
The objective of this article is to revise the scientific literature related to the use of physical exercises and nutritional supplements in cancer patients' treatment. Revision of Literature: the signs and symptoms of cancer are varied and they can be classified as follows: localized, metastatic, and systemic. Among them, fatigue stands out, striking 70-100% of cancer patients. Traditional treatments for cancer include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and bone marrow transplant. New treatment forms, complementary therapies, are being developed with the objective of lessening adverse effects of traditional treatments and to guarantee better health and quality of life to the patients. Among these new treatment forms are Physical Exercise and Nutritional Supplements. The use of Physical Exercise is associated with improved cardiovascular and lung function, increased self-respect, and decrease in anxiety and depression, all health factors that are weakened in cancer patients. The use of nutritional supplements is growing in the world. In 1998, 13.9 billion dollars were spent on supplements in the United States , which represents 51% of the nutritional industry’s sales in that country. Conclusion: studies suggest that an exercise regime during the treatment of most cancer types is safe, well tolerated and an effective form of providing physical and psychological benefits to the patients.
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