Annemieke Kok, Ellen Passchier, Anne M May, Michiel W M van den Brekel, Harriët Jager-Wittenaar, Cindy Veenhof, Remco de Bree, Martijn M Stuiver, Caroline M Speksnijder
OBJECTIVE: Chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for head and neck cancer (HNC) is associated with high toxicity that adversely affects physical functioning, body composition, fatigue, quality of life and treatment outcomes. Exercise interventions during treatment might counteract these negative effects. We therefore assessed the feasibility of an exercise programme for HNC patients during CRT.
METHODS: Forty patients were offered a tailored ...