(PM-08) PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN PATIENTS WITH PROSTATE CANCER: THE IMPACT ON QUALITY OF LIFE AND SEXUAL LIFE

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Abstract Objective Evaluate the impact of physical activity on Quality of Life and Sexual Function in patients with prostate cancer who underwent treatment – surgical or radiotherapy, or who are under active surveillance. Material and Methods Data is been collected through an initial interview (Identification, Anamnesis, Health Anamnesis, Degree of Satisfaction with Life and Sexuality, Affective-Emotional Assessment and Treatment Data), FACT-P, IIFE-5 short form, Physical Activity Worksheet, measurement of Heart Rate (HR) and Blood Pressure (BP) to be filled during the month. Data will be collected in 2 initial sessions, after receiving the diagnose or during treatment or active surveillance. The patients will receive physical activity guidance each week, for three months. During this period, individuals will be monitored weekly when a partial evaluation of the results obtained will be carried out. At the end of the 12 sessions, patients will be interviewed again, using same instruments, to assess possible changes in quality of life. Partial results At the moment we are almost completing the 12 sessions, with 14 filled. The mean age is 65.5% years old, 90% had radical prostatectomy, 55% has minor income. The patients reported an improvement in their quality of life, in the execution of their recurrent activities, less body aches, a feeling of well being after the walk and during the day, and more disposition for the experienced activities. Confidence in achieving and maintaining an erection, changed from low to moderate. Conclusions It is expected to establish the relationship between the improvement of quality of life and physical activity in an educational group. After analyzing the results, it is expected to have information that will contribute to the treatment of men with prostate cancer. The results will be presented at National and/or International Congresses, and subsequently published in Scientific Journals. Financing No conflict.