A simple home-based exercise plan helped patients stay active during chemotherapy, reducing mental fatigue and showing potential to ease “chemo brain”, especially in those on shorter treatment cycles.
Study: Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Impairment in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy: A Multicenter Phase III Randomized Controlled Trial. Image credit: NDAB Creativity/Shutterstock.com
Cancer-related cognitive impairment occurs in up to 75 % of patients, often with mental fatigue. This severely reduces independence and the quality of life. A study published in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network found that the EXCAP exercise program may reduce overall mental fatigue and lessen self-reported cognitive impairment, particularly in patients receiving chemotherapy every two…