| Abbreviation | Definition |
| TSSM | Theory of Symptom Self-management |
| PPT | Pressure pain threshold |
| IL-(6/1RA/10) | Interleukin (6/1RA/10) |
| PSE | Perceived self-efficacy |
| SNS | Sympathetic nervous system |
| THC | tetrahydrocannabinol |
| NSCLC | non-small cell lung cancer |
| SCLC | small cell lung cancer |
| HIIT | high intensity interval training |
| RT | Resistance training |
| AT | Aerobic training |
| ROM | Range of motion |
| IG | Intervention group |
| CG | Control group |
| RPE | rating of perceived exertion |
| SF36 | short-form health survey questionnaire |
| ADT | Androgen deprivation therapy |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| LBM | Lean body mass |
| DXA | dual x-ray absorptiometry |
| NaV | Sodium channel |
| KV | Potassium channel |
| ROS | Reactive oxygen species |
| PAG | periaqueductal gray |
| BFR | Blood flow restriction |
| EIH | exercise induced hypoalgesia |