M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
The goal of this study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of an exercise intervention for patients undergoing thoracic radiation and their family caregivers.
Primary Objectives: 1. Examine the feasibility and acceptability of an exercise program 2. Examine an initial sign for intervention efficacy by examining pre/post-test scores for patients' objective physical function and patient and caregiver subjective physical and mental quality of life.
Inclusion Criteria: * Be diagnosed with a non-small cell lung cancer or esophageal cancer and going to receive at least 24 fractions thoracic RT * Have an ECOG performance status of ≤2 * Have a family caregiver (e.g., spouse, sibling, adult child) willing and able (self-identified) to participate in the exercise program Both patient and caregiver must meet all the following criteria: * Be ≥18 years old * Be able to read and speak English * Be able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * A patient who meets the following criteria will be excluded from participating in this study:…
Study participants will engage in 7-10 exercises per session targeting major muscle groups (e.g. quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, back, chest, arms, abdominal muscles). Movements will alternate between the lower and upper body thus allowing ample time for muscle-group recovery between exercises.
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