People who are diagnosed with cancer of the colon/rectum/appendix/ovaries that spreads into the lining of the tummy and some ovarian cancers or people with pseudomyxoma peritonei can often undergo intensive treatment including major surgery where chemotherapy is given whilst the person is having surgery - also known by doctors as surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). Fitness for this surgery can improve if people undertake a prehabilitation programme at the time they get their diagnosis. To date, little research has focused on how exercise and nutrition support before surgery can help these patients during recovery. The aim of this study is to explore the use of exercise and nutritional support pre-treatment to enhance physical and psychological outcomes for patients.
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Feasibility of Adherence to the Intervention
Timeframe: 2-6 weeks pre surgery, 6 weeks post-surgery
Feasibility of participant retention to the Intervention
Timeframe: 2-6 weeks pre-surgery, 6 weeks post-surgery
Feasibility of intervention effectiveness
Timeframe: 2-6 weeks pre-surgery, 6 weeks post-surgery
Change in Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Timeframe: 2-6 weeks pre-surgery, 6 weeks post-surgery