CASE STUDY
Kathleen is a 49-year-old woman who recently had breast cancer. She previously had a lumpectomy and completed chemotherapy. She is currently in remission and beginning to feel stronger, so she wants to begin an exercise program. She heard that exercise could improve her prognosis. The rest of her health is very good. Based on her physician’s recommendation Kathleen visits a hospital-based fitness center where you work She joins the fitness center as a member and goes to an orientation. As part of the orientation she completes the PAR-Q+. On the first page she marks “no” to all questions except number 4, which she marks “yes” and lists “breast cancer.” What should be recommended to Kathleen as the next steps based on these results?
- Does she need to complete pages 2 and 3 of the PAR-Q+. Why or why not?
- Does she need to complete the ePARmed-X+. Why or why not?
- Can she begin the exercise program? Why or why not?
