Exercise and immune response in cancer treatment
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether aerobic exercise can help your immune system fight cancer better during chemotherapy or immunotherapy. It is for people with breast or colon cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with breast or colon cancer that has not spread to other organs.
- You are between 40 and 70 years old.
- You have started chemotherapy or immunotherapy and have at least 3 more treatments left in your current cycle.
- You are able to do moderate-intensity biking without saddle pain.
- You do not have any heart, bone, or metabolic issues that 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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