Adherence to a Recommended Exercise Regimen in Colorectal Cancer Patients

Prospective Evaluation of Adherence to Recommended Activity Regimen in Patients Following Treatment of Stages II and III Colorectal Cancer.

Given the apparent effect of 18 metabolic equivalent task-hours of activity/week in improving disease free survival in patients with treated stage 3 colon cancer and the survival benefit of exercise demonstrated in patients with stage II and III colorectal cancer, the primary objective is to evaluate compliance at 6 months with post-treatment recommendations for a minimum of 18 metabolic units of physical activity each week in patients who have completed therapy for stage 2 and stage 3 colorectal cancer.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with histological confirmation of stage 2 or stage 3 colorectal cancer.
2. Ability to sign written informed consent.
3. WHO performance status of 2 or better.
4. No evidence of recurrent disease or death prior to second questionnaire.
5. Patients with declining physical activity within 90 days of second physical activity assessment will be excluded.

There are no exclusion criteria