physical exercise
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients diagnosed with breast or colon cancer (M0) who will be treated with chemotherapy. Inclusion criteria are: 1. Histological diagnosis of cancer < 6 weeks ago; 2. Adjuvant treatment including chemotherapy; 3. Age 25-75 years; 4. Able to read and understand the Dutch language; 5. Karnofsky Performance Status ¡Ý 60; 6. Able to walk ¡Ý 100 meter.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria are: 1. Treatment for cancer during the past five years (except basal skin cancer); 2. Contra-indications for physical activity (R-PARQ).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Fatigue; 2. Health service utilization; 3. Sick leave. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Health related quality of life; 2. Physical fitness (aerobic peak capacity, muscle strength); 3. Body composition; 4. Self-efficacy. | — |
Contacts
PO Box 19079