Attitudes to and Experiences of Physical Activity After Colon Cancer Diagnosis Amongst Physically Active Individuals – A Qualitative Study ...

• Main Authors: Renman, David, Strigård, Karin, Palmqvist, Richard, Näsvall, Pia, Gunnarsson, Ulf, Edin-Liljegren, Anette
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: unknown
• Published: SAGE Journals 2022
• Subjects: 111299 Oncology and Carcinogenesis not elsewhere classified; FOS: Clinical medicine; Northern Sweden
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.25384/sage.c.6186798; https://sage.figshare.com/collections/Attitudes_to_and_Experiences_of_Physical_Activity_After_Colon_Cancer_Diagnosis_Amongst_Physically_Active_Individuals_A_Qualitative_Study/6186798

BackgroundPhysical activity improves survival, reduces postoperative complications, and reduces the risk of developing colon cancer. It is important to maintain physical activity after receiving a diagnosis of colon cancer to improve postoperative recovery. Individuals who are physically active and diagnosed with colon cancer presumably have different motivations to maintain physical activity compared to their sedentary counterparts.ObjectiveEnlighten how the diagnosis of colon cancer might affect physically active individuals in their attitude and experiences towards physical activity.MethodsA qualitative study using content analysis was conducted in northern Sweden based on semi-structured telephone interviews of twenty patients diagnosed with colon cancer. All participants met the recommendations for physical activity issued by the World Health Organization.ResultsParticipants were between 50 and 88 years and 50% were male. Three main categories were identified: I’ll fight the cancer and come out ...