Background and Aims:
Background : Exercise and physical activity (PhA) seem to be therapeutic options for inoperable lung cancer (LC) reducing symptoms and improving QoL. 
Aim : to describe how a mild PhA affects the pts' life regarding the pain.

Methods:
Data was collected by 9 pts with LC and bone metastases under treatment. All of them received a 30min personalized daily program of mild PhA (an afternoon walk of 2 blocks). Interviews before and after 1mo were conducted and patient's lived experiences were discussed. Stress and pain scales were completed.
Results
All of 9 pts completed the program and 8 of them continued for 54+/-4 days more. 7/9 reported a significant reduction of pain and they gave the hypothesis of distraction while they walked. 6/9 changed the schedule of walking to a lively place with shops. 5/9 said that the activity has forced them to more easily comply with pain medication. All of them expressed positive feelings about how the activity maintains independency and better control of pain. One of them expressed as : This month I was living as usual. 6/9 said that they appreciate and want advice from a physician about PhA with the help from a pain clinic.
Conclusions:
We point out the importance of improving the life of pts with LC. Pain is a serious symptom who leads to uncertainty and thoughts. PhA is an inexpensive and relatively easy therapy that seems to reduce pain symptoms and improve QoL. Pts perspectives will be useful for development of interventions.

The European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy 2019