Physical Activity Intervention in Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer During Active Treatment: Quality of Life and Function.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In this study, we explore recruitment, retention, and potential quality of life (QoL) and function benefits from a self-directed, home-based walking intervention in women during active treatment for metastatic breast cancer (MBC).

Methods

In this single-arm pilot study, women with stage IV BC wore an activity tracker (FitbitTM) to measure steps per week throughout the intervention study. Participants were asked to walk 150 min per week at a comfortable and safe pace. Patient-reported outcome measures (PRO) were collected at baseline and follow-up.

Results

Target recruitment of 60 patients was achieved. In 52 patients who completed all baseline measures, mean age was 55 (SD 11.1), 23% were pre-menopausal, and 19% non-White. Forty patients (77%) were retained

SUBMITTER: Shachar SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9847548 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature