Our latest study “Aerobic exercise and CogniTIVe functioning in women with breAsT cancEr (ACTIVATE): A randomized controlled trial” has just been published in Cancer!
Our trial aimed to determine if aerobic exercise can help prevent chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment, more commonly known as brain fog or chemo-brain.
In the trial, we found that women with breast cancer who performed an aerobic exercise program had greater self-reported improvements in cognitive function and quality of life compared to those receiving standard care.
Here is what lead author Dr. Jennifer Brunet from the University of Ottawa had to say about the trial:
“Our findings strengthen the case for making exercise assessment, recommendation, and referral a routine part of cancer care; this may help empower women living with and beyond cancer to actively manage both their physical and mental health during and after treatment.”
We’re also thrilled that the study has been featured in the American Society of Clinical Oncology bulletin and the Oregan Health and Science University news!
Great work Kendra, Kelcey, Kristin, and all our other collaborators!
Learn more and read the full paper here.
