Exercise during chemotherapy for breast cancer
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program during chemotherapy helps women with breast cancer keep their muscle strength and fitness. You would receive your usual chemotherapy while also participating in guided exercise sessions.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer (stage I, II, or III).
- You are a woman aged 18 or older.
- You are scheduled to receive chemotherapy for at least 4 months before your surgery.
- You are able to walk and do basic strength exercises, with or without a walking aid.
- You have a CT or PET/CT scan showing the muscle at the level of your lower back (third lumbar vertebra).
- You have not been exercising very regularly (more than 150 minutes per week plus strength training) before your diagnosis.
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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