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Community-Based Exercise and Nutrition Training and Education Program for Cancer Survivors

Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Summary

This clinical trial evaluates whether a supervised community-based exercise and nutrition program is usable and effective for improving cancer survivors' confidence for maintaining their physical activity and nutrition. Cancer survivors often experience problems with the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, muscles, connective tissue), the cardiopulmonary system (heart, blood vessels and lungs) and the metabolic system (how the body's cells change food into energy) following treatment. There is substantial evidence that physical activity, diet, and weight management can improve quality of life (emotional and physical well-being) and physical fitness. Information gathered from this study may help researchers determine whether participating in a community-based exercise/nutrition training and education program may improve levels of fitness, cardiovascular health, and quality of life for cancer survivors.

Official title: Feasibility of a Community-Based Cancer Survivor Exercise and Nutrition Education Program: Effects on Self-Efficacy, Quality of Life and Functional Performance

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