Manali Viraj kamat

Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Abstract Title: Co-relation between Muscle strength & Cancer related fatigue in advanced Lung Cancer in a Tertiary cancer hospital

Biography: Dr. Manali Kamat, Senior Physiotherapist working in cancer care since last 18 years in a Premier cancer Institute (Tata Memorial Hospital). She is perusing masters in Orthopaedics from Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, India. She has few publications in cancer rehabilitation mainly lung cancer, breast cancer.

Research Interest: Background: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a prevalent and debilitating symptom among patients with advanced lung cancer, often impacting their physical function and quality of life. Muscle strength is a key determinant of physical performance, yet its relationship with CRF remains underexplored. Objective: The study aims to evaluate the correlation between muscle strength and cancer-related fatigue in patients with advanced lung cancer. Additionally, it seeks to determine the relationship between physical function and cancer-related fatigue in this population. Method: The data of 108 individuals diagnosed with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) will be collected using electronic medical record system of tertiary cancer hospital. Participants aged 18 years or above, with WHO performance status 0–2, and capable of completing self-reported questionnaires in English, Hindi, or Marathi were included. Patients who could not complete baseline physical fitness tests, were pregnant, or had conditions impeding ambulation were excluded. Outcomes included are cancer-related fatigue (measured via FACIT-F), physical performance (assessed via six-minute walk test), and muscle strength (measured using a spring balance for quadriceps, and a dynamometer for handgrip strength. The study helps to evaluate correlations between muscle strength, physical function, and cancer-related fatigue, providing insights into the functional impact of CRF in patients with advanced lung cancers.