Exercise training to protect heart health during chemotherapy
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This study tests whether a supervised exercise program can help keep your heart strong and improve your fitness while you are receiving chemotherapy with drugs called anthracyclines. Participating may help you feel better and reduce some side effects on your heart.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with cancer and are currently receiving chemotherapy with anthracyclines (a type of chemo that can affect the heart).
- You are between 18 and 59 years old.
- You have not done regular exercise for at least the past 3 months.
- You are in the early or intermediate stage of your cancer treatment.
- You are medically stable and able to participate in a supervised exercise program.
- You do not have severe heart conditions or physical limitations 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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