In metastatic cancer, which activity should be avoided due to fracture risk?

• A. Gentle walking.
• B. Swimming.
• C. High-load resistance and impact activities.
• D. Yoga.

Answer: (C)

Metastatic cancer can weaken bones, making them prone to fractures even with routine movement. Activities that involve high loads or sudden impacts place large stresses on the skeleton, especially where cancer lesions are present. Heavy lifting, rapid jumping, running, or other high-load resistance and impact movements can exceed the compromised bone’s strength and trigger fractures. That’s why avoiding high-load resistance and impact activities is the safest choice. Safer options include low-impact movements that keep joints and bones stable, such as gentle walking, swimming, or modified yoga, which help maintain mobility and fitness without imposing large forces on fragile bone. Always tailor activity to the individual’s pain, lesion locations, and medical guidance.