Exercise during chemo before breast cancer surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a supervised exercise program during chemotherapy before surgery can help women with breast cancer maintain muscle and overall health. If you're having chemo first and then surgery, exercise might make you stronger and better prepared for treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older with early-stage breast cancer (stage I-III) confirmed by biopsy.
- You plan to receive at least 4 months of chemo before your surgery, with the goal of curing the cancer.
- You need to have had a CT or PET/CT scan before starting chemo that includes a view of your lower spine (L3 level).
- You must be able to walk (with or without a cane or walker) and do basic strength exercises.
- You must be cleared by your oncologist and physiotherapist to safely participate in moderate exercise.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding, and you must not have another active cancer.
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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