Associations of health-related fitness and physical activity with chemotherapy outcomes in breast cancer

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Authors

R. Kokts-Porietis · Alberta Health Services

Andria R. Morielli · Alberta Health Services

L. Yang · Alberta Health Services

C. Robert Matthews · National Cancer Institute

S. Lupichuk · University of Calgary

Gloria Roldan-Urgoiti · University of Calgary

Margaret L. McNeely ·

Abstract

Greater relative aerobic fitness, muscular strength, and healthy body composition were consistently associated with better chemotherapy tolerance whereas fewer associations were found with chemotherapy response.

Topics & Keywords

Cancer Risks and Factors Cancer survivorship and care Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of Cancer

DOI: 10.1038/s41416-026-03384-3

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