Exercise Program for Women Who Have Completed Breast Cancer Treatment to Improve Physical Performance and Health Outcomes

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effects of a physical exercise program on women who have survived breast cancer. This study focuses on how well participants stick to the exercise routine and how it impacts their physical performance and overall health. The research takes place in a specialized oncology center in Macei, Brazil, and involves 30 women who completed breast cancer treatment within the past six months. The exercise program lasts 12 weeks and includes combined training with aerobic dance and resistance exercises, as well as aerobic walking sessions. Participants will exercise four days a week, with each session lasting 45 minutes. The aerobic dance is performed to music with a set pace, and resistance exercises target large muscle groups in two sets per session. The exercise intensity is monitored using musical beats and participant feedback. Participants will be evaluated before and after the 12-week program for exercise adherence, blood pressure changes, fitness levels, depression, pain, quality of life, and sleep quality. The study includes monthly psychological support group visits and assessments during in-person visits. This comprehensive monitoring helps researchers understand how exercise affects health outcomes and participant commitment over the study period.

Physical and Health Outcomes With ExeRcise in Cancer SURVIVORS