Health Condition 1: C509- Malignant neoplasm of breast of unspecified site
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Structured Pulmonary Physiotherapy: Preventive pulmonary physiotherapy comprising of inspiratory muscle training, diaphragmatic breathing, thoracic expansion exercises, incentive spirom
Sponsors
Pt JNM Medical College Raipur
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Female patients of age group 40-70 years diagnosed with breast cancer. 2. Patients who had underwent Mastectomy surgery and are scheduled to undergo external beam radiation therapy.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with pre-existing severe pulmonary conditions. 2. Patients with other malignant tumor or recurrence. 3. Patients who have undergone previous radiation therapy for breast cancer. 4. Patients having any surgery on the chest and abdomen other than for breast cancer. 5. Patients with neurological conditions associated with impaired cognition and inability to follow instructions or comply with the study protocol. 6. Patients not willing to participate in the study. 7. Patients receiving chemotherapy concurrently during the radiotherapy period.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Maximal inspiratory pressure. Pulmonary function test. Peak expiratory flow rate. Six-minute walk test. Timepoint: 1 week before radiotherapy. At the completion of radiotherapy. 1 month post radiotherapy. 3 months post radiotherapy. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of Life.Timepoint: 1 week before radiotherapy. At the completion of radiotherapy. 1 month post radiotherapy. 3 months post radiotherapy. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactJigar N Mehta
K M Patel Institute of Physiotherapy, Bhaikaka University
Outcome results
None listed