Lung cancer is the most common cancers in both men and women
Respiratory cancers include:
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Malignant Mesothelioma
- Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma
Rehabilitation interventions for Respiratory Cancers:
- Breathing & chest wall expansion techniques
- Reduce activity-related shortness of breath
- Postural correction and scar tissue management
- Upper limb range of motion, resistance and chest wall exercises
- Prevent and reduce fatigue levels
- Improving physical performance
- Preventing and/or reverse muscle weakness/wasting
- Improving cardiovascular endurance capacity and reduce cardiotoxicity