Phase III Clinical Trial Demonstrates Home Based Exercise Reduces Mental Fatigue and Cognitive Decline During Chemotherapy
New Phase III trial shows home-based walking and resistance plans help cancer patients reduce cognitive impairment and stay active during chemotherapy.
By: AXL Media
Published: Mar 17, 2026, 12:10 PM EDT
Source: Information for this report was sourced from Dr. Liji Thomas, MD
Source received: Dr. Liji Thomas, MD - Exercise cuts 'chemo brain' and fatigue in cancer patients. Ready to edit.
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Phase III Clinical Trial Demonstrates Home Based Exercise Reduces Mental Fatigue and Cognitive Decline During Chemotherapy
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A multicenter study published in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds that the EXCAP exercise program significantly mitigates "chemo brain" and exhaustion. By maintaining activity through walking and resistance training, cancer patients on bi-weekly treatment cycles reported higher cognitive function and improved inflammatory markers.
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