Efeitos do treinamento concorrente em paciente com tumor neuroendócrino pancreático metastático durante tratamento quimioterápico: relato de caso

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (TNEP) is a rare type of cancer (5%) that develops from endocrine cells in the pancreas, which produce hormones irregularly. TNEP signs and symptoms are not specific, usually found when the disease is advanced and major symptoms are present. The average survival for this cancer is 6 to 11 months. Physical exercise associated with cancer treatment is beneficial for alleviating the hypermetabolic toxicity of the tumor, as well as for the maintenance and (or) gain of lean mass and fat mass and maximum dynamic strength. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to improve strength and maintain hypertrophy and aerobic fitness through concurrent training with a predominance of resistance exercises. METHODS: Protocol of 5 training sessions per week, consisting of resistance and cardiorespiratory training (concurrent training), followed by 12 weeks. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The concurrent training protocol proved to be efficient for increasing lean mass, fat mass and maximum strength, in addition to mitigating the toxicological symptoms of the tumor. CONCLUSION: The patient improved his aerobic capacity, muscle strength, body composition, all potentially leading to improved quality of life.