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Few cancer patients with late stage non-small cell lung cancer receive instructions from their oncologist to exercise as a way to mitigate symptoms. In this study, 0 of 20 patients received specific advice to exercise (95% CI = 0% to 16%). Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - July 2012 (Vol. 44, Issue 1, Pages 84-94)    (retrieved Sep, 2012). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.