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The aim of this study was to determine whether a rowing training program improved the quantity and quality of physical activity and quality of life in female breast cancer survivors (stage I - 4.35%; II - 30.43%; III - 52.17%; and IV - 8.7%) diagnosed 6.57 ± 5.02 years previously, who had undergone a subsequent intervention (preservation 53.52%; total mastectomy 39.13% and double mastectomy 4.35%) and had a current mean age of 53.70 ± 7.88 years. The participants (N = 30) engaged in a 12-week training program, each week comprising three sessions and each session lasting 60-90 minutes. An anthropometric evaluation was performed before and after the program. The short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SF) and the Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) were also administered. The results showed statistically significant improvements in levels of physical activity and in the dimensions of quality of life. We can conclude that a 12-week rowing training program tailored to women who have had breast cancer increases physical activity levels, leading to improved health status and quality of life.

Introduction: Cancer is one of the leading causes of death among older adults in Latin America. In this study we evaluated the effect of the inclusion of gerontologists as part of an oncology clinic. Methods: Patients aged ≥65 with gastrointestinal cancer treated in a Mexican public hospital were included. Clinical and geriatric assessment data were collected, and geriatric syndromes were described. The implementation of geriatric interventions was recorded and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Thirty patients were included. 87% had colorectal neoplasms and 13% gastric tumors, 40% presenting metastatic disease. 37% were dependent on basic activities of daily living and 80% on instrumental activities. Interventions most commonly implemented by the gerontologist were aimed at mitigating urinary incontinence (80%), promoting exercise (70%), promoting vaccination (60%) and providing nutritional counseling (60%). Conclusions: Integrating gerontologists in an oncology clinic is feasible, allows for the identification of geriatric syndromes, and leads to the implementation of interventions.

Introduction: Cancer is one of the leading causes of death among older adults in Latin America. In this study we evaluated the effect of the inclusion of gerontologists as part of an oncology clinic. Methods: Patients aged ≥65 with gastrointestinal cancer treated in a Mexican public hospital were included. Clinical and geriatric assessment data were collected, and geriatric syndromes were described. The implementation of geriatric interventions was recorded and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Thirty patients were included. 87% had colorectal neoplasms and 13% gastric tumors, 40% presenting metastatic disease. 37% were dependent on basic activities of daily living and 80% on instrumental activities. Interventions most commonly implemented by the gerontologist were aimed at mitigating urinary incontinence (80%), promoting exercise (70%), promoting vaccination (60%) and providing nutritional counseling (60%). Conclusions: Integrating gerontologists in an oncology clinic is feasible, allows for the identification of geriatric syndromes, and leads to the implementation of interventions.

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