RT Book, Section A1 Goodman, Catherine A1 Helgeson, Kevin SR Print(0) ID 1133951489 T1 Cancer, Ovarian T2 Exercise Prescription for Medical Conditions: Handbook for Physical Therapists YR 2011 FD 2011 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780803617148 LK fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1133951489 RD 2024/10/09 AB This is the second most common form of cancer in females, with most developing from an epithelial tumor. Most ovarian tumors are not detected until they are in an advanced stage and have metastasized as they produce only vague and nonspecific symptoms. Treatment usually involves a total hysterectomy and lymphadendectomy followed with chemotherapy. Clients who participate in the recommended levels of physical activities experience fewer complications related to the treatment of ovarian cancer.1 Clients become deconditioned due to the disease process and treatment programs that produce persistent fatigue and decreased tolerance to physical activities. Many clients who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer are older, have a history of high dietary fat intake, and lead a sedentary lifestyle.2