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A Comprehensive Cancer Care Plan: Examining the Role of Exercise, Nutrition, and Emotional Support in Cancer Recovery
Karen Y Wonders1,2*, Jessica Jennings1 and Kimberly Smith11Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, Dayton OH 45419, USA
2Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45435, USA
- *Corresponding Author:
- Karen Y Wonders, PhD
Associate Professor, Wright State University Department of Health
Physical Education and Recreation, 316 Nutter Center
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy Dayton, USA, OH 45435
Tel: (937) 775-2637
Fax: (937) 775-4252
E-mail: karen.wonders@wright.edu
Received date: May 11, 2012; Accepted date: July 23, 2012; Published date: July 25, 2012
Citation: Wonders KY, Jennings J, Smith K (2012) A Comprehensive Cancer Care Plan: Examining the Role of Exercise, Nutrition, and Emotional Support in Cancer Recovery. J Palliative Care Med S1:003. doi: 10.4172/2165-7386.S1-003
Copyright: © 2012 Wonders KY, et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Abstract
At present, approximately 1 in 30 Americans are cancer survivors. The 5-year survival rate for all cancers is approaching 65%, and reaches as high as 90% for certain cancers, such as cancer of the breast. As advances in early detection, therapy, and supportive care diffuse into the community, the number of cancer survivors is only expected to continue to increase in the decades to come. More than ever before, cancer survivors are living long enough to be troubled by the persistent and late effects of their illness and its treatment. However, a growing body of research indicates that the long-term health care needs of cancer survivors are not being sufficiently met, highlighting a need for more health care resources to be directed towards this unique group of survivors. It is becoming increasingly clear that in order to meet the long-term needs of cancer survivors, a cancer care plan must be developed. Integral to this survivorship care plan are resources addressing palliative care, focusing on behavior change, and lifestyle interventions such as exercise, nutrition, and emotional support. This paper focuses on the current guidelines and benefits of exercise training, nutrition guidance, and emotional support, three aspects of cancer care that have been shown to greatly improve the quality of life for cancer patients.
