Running marathons with metastatic breast cancer? Yes!
https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/metastatic-breast-cancer-marathoner
Full article: https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a25615912/running-with-metastatic-breast-cancer/
Runner’s World Magazine featured Sarah Smith, a metastatic breast cancer patient who runs marathons and ultra-marathons. By telling her story, Sarah wants to encourage people to stay active, despite the challenges that life may bring. (10/13/19)
Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider
- Would an exercise program help me better manage my disease symptoms and treatment?
- If I exercise during treatment, what is the best frequency, length and intensity of my workouts.
- Are there any exercises that I should avoid?
- If I exercise during my treatment, what are some warning signs that may indicate a need to reduce my exercise program?
- Can you refer me to a personal trainer?
Open Clinical Trials
The following studies focus on exercise for people diagnosed with breast cancer:
- NCT06500858: MBC Physical Activity Study. This clinical trial evaluates the impact of a tailored physical activity program on physical activity in patients with metastatic breast cancer.
- NCT05684367: Exercise to ReGain Stamina and Energy (The EXERGISE Study). This study is enrolling female breast cancer survivors aged ≥ 60 years who have completed adjuvant therapy for at least 3 months but no more than 1 year. Participants will be assigned to an 8-week walking program.
- NCT05327452: Testing Home-based Exercise Strategies in Underserved Minority Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: the THRIVE Study. The purpose of this research is to determine whether a 16-week, home-based, aerobic and resistance exercise intervention increases physical activity levels in Black and Hispanic patients with breast, colorectal or prostate cancer.
- NCT03824145: Every Day Counts: A Lifestyle Program for Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer (EDC).This study examines dietary and activity patterns, body composition, blood and quality of life in metastatic breast cancer patients. The study will recruit 176 women with MBC in Milwaukee and Chicago.
- NCT06171945: Mobile weight Loss Intervention for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors. The study will test a mobile smartphone application that tracks weight and physical activity with simplified dietary monitoring in a behavioral weight loss program.
- NCT05595577: Improving Exercise Capacity With a Tailored Physical Activity Intervention. This study will test whether participating in a physical activity intervention or a series of educational classes helps preserve exercise capability, heart function, brain-based activities (like memory) and quality of life.
Visit our Featured Research Page and Research Search and Enroll Tool to find additional studies enrolling people with, or at high risk for cancer.
About FORCE
FORCE is a national nonprofit organization, established in 1999. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by adult hereditary cancers.