Breathing exercises to prevent muscle weakness before breast cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple breathing exercise (called respiratory muscle strength training) can help keep your breathing muscles strong before breast cancer surgery. It might help you recover better after treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer
- You are scheduled for breast cancer surgery
- You can speak and understand English
- You have not already done breathing muscle strength training
- You are able to complete at least 10 training sessions
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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