Exercise program for recovery after esophageal cancer surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether an exercise program along with health information can help improve symptoms and quality of life after esophageal cancer surgery. You may join whether or not you also receive chemotherapy or radiation after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with esophageal cancer and have had surgery to remove part or all of your esophagus (esophagectomy)
- Your pathology report showed that all of the tumor was removed completely during surgery (R0 resection)
- You are able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese
- You do not have severe heart disease or serious psychiatric conditions
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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