Exercise and health-related fitness predictors of chemotherapy completion in breast cancer patients
Prof. Kerry Courneya
Pooled analysis of two large, multicenter, exercise trials investigated the association of pre-chemotherapy measures of exercise and health-related fitness with completion of adjuvant chemotherapy for early stage breast cancer. The analysis showed that higher baseline cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength were associated with higher rates of chemotherapy completion. Aerobic and/or strength training interventions prior to chemotherapy may improve treatment tolerability and outcomes.
