PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To assess the feasibility of a novel, weekly supervised virtual health-assisted physical therapy plus relaxation intervention delivered to older adults with advanced thoracic malignancy (N=20).
OUTLINE:
Patients participate physical therapy sessions consisting of cardiovascular and resistance training exercises in person or online and also undergo progressive muscle relaxation sessions once weekly for up to 12 weeks.
After completion of study therapy, patients are followed up at 24 weeks, and then periodically for up to 24 months.