Nutrition and Exercise During Adjuvant Treatment (NEXT) Study Implementation of a Physician-referred Exercise and Healthy Eating Intervention as Supportive Care in Breast Cancer Survivors
Inclusion Criteria:
- female;
- aged 19 years and older;
- newly diagnosed with early stage (I-IIIA) breast cancer;
- prescribed adjuvant chemotherapy (with or without radiation) as part of curative
treatment for breast cancer; and
- good comprehension of English
Exclusion Criteria:
- contraindications for entry into an exercise program (i.e., known cardiovascular
disease, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, or musculoskeletal impairment issue);
- body mass index (BMI) >40 (morbid obesity);
- mobility impairment requiring use of mobility aids;
- stage IV cancer
- metastatic disease
- neo-adjuvant chemotherapy (with likelihood of surgery after chemotherapy)
Gender exclusion criteria: Male breast cancer is excluded as it is a rare diagnosis.
Age exclusion criteria: Based on enrolling adult participants only. Language exclusion
criteria: A good comprehension of English is required to receive instruction on the
intervention and complete study forms and evaluations.