Telehealth strength exercise to help older women during breast cancer chemo
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether a supervised at-home (telehealth) strength exercise program can help older women stay strong and keep their chemotherapy on schedule. It’s meant for women who are starting chemotherapy for breast cancer with the goal of cure.
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Who can take part
- You’re a woman age 65 or older
- You have stage I to III invasive breast cancer
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 50
- You’re about to start at least 10 weeks of chemotherapy (before or after surgery) intended to cure
- You can walk either 6 minutes or about 2 blocks (with or without a walker)
- You can read, speak, and understand English, and you can sign consent
Quick eligibility check
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