Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for a patient with metastatic lung cancer--a case report

Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
Richard CrevennaVeronika Fialka-Moser

Abstract

A 47-year-old female patient suffering from advanced lung cancer with metastatic bone and brain disease participated in a passive exercise program, consisting of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) five times a week, carried out for 4 weeks. After the training period, the results of the 6-min walk (420 m before and 603 m after the training period) have improved by 44%, which demonstrates the increase of physical performance (mobility, endurance capacity). The results of the "Timed up and go" indicate an improvement of mobility and functional health of skeletal muscles. Furthermore, the quality of life (QOL)-scales (assessed by using the SF-36 health survey) "Physical functioning", "Role-physical", "Mental health", "Role-emotional", "Vitality", "Bodily pain", and "General health" showed improvements after the intervention period. Feasibility, safety, and beneficial effects of the NMES program were proven for the patient in this case study. These findings indicate that NMES, initiated and executed with appropriate care, may serve as a useful supportive means of palliative treatment in some patients with advanced cancer and metastatic disease, especially in cases of metastatic involvement of the brain and of the skeletal s...Continue Reading

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