Getting fit before major cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether special preparation exercises and wellness support before chemotherapy and major abdominal or pelvic surgery can help you recover better and stay stronger. You'll work with a team including exercise specialists and mental health counselors before your operation.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with cancer (any stage) that needs chemotherapy or chemoradiation followed by surgery
- Your surgery will be one of these types: pancreas, stomach, esophagus, bladder, colon, or cytoreductive surgery
- You are at least 18 years old
- Your doctor says you are healthy enough for surgery (with perhaps some limitations)
- You can commit to at least two visits with each specialist (exercise, nutrition, mental health) before surgery
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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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