Can exercise boost immunity and reduce head and neck cancer relapse?
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program can boost your immune system and lower the chances of cancer coming back after chemoradiation for head and neck cancer.
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Who can take part
- You are 20 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
- Your treatment plan includes both chemotherapy and radiation (chemoradiation).
- You are physically able to be up and about (ECOG score less than 2) and can tolerate exercise.
- You are willing to give blood samples, do exercise training, and fill out questionnaires.
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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