Exercise and nutrition before head and neck cancer treatment
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether an exercise and nutrition program before your cancer treatment can help you recover better. You'll work with a coach to prepare your body for surgery or radiation.
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Who can take part
- You have been newly diagnosed with head and neck cancer
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have not had any prior treatment for head and neck cancer
- You can swallow safely and do not need a feeding tube
- You do not have serious heart, lung, liver, or kidney problems
- You do not have a physical or mental condition that would make exercise unsafe
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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