Percepção dos efeitos do tratamento do câncer de mama e sua importância para educação física: um estudo de caso

Abstract

Introduction: Breast cancer has grown considerably in recent decades. Studies show that there are many factors that may be responsible for the development of the disease in addition to genetics, such as poor eating habits and physical inactivity. The treatment of this disease is also being studied and improved, but it can trigger adverse effects related to the patients' quality of life. About 30% of breast cancer cases could be prevented by adhering to healthy habits, including regular physical activity. Objectives: Design a case study of a patient who underwent the treatment process for breast cancer, in order to better understand the factors that may influence the way in which the Physical Education professional promotes physical exercise in this population. Methods: This is a qualitative study, where a case study was carried out through an interview by Google Meet, which was transcribed using the VoiceMeeter program together with the Google Docs voice typing tool. After the transcription, the possible reading errors made by the program were manually adjusted and the spelling was performed. The recording and transcription of the interview was submitted to the interviewee for approval to use the data in the present study. Conclusion: The side effects of breast cancer must be considered for the Physical Education professional to develop a good exercise plan for the patient, considering each stage of their treatment. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]