Exercise Intervention for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers

Dyadic Exercise Intervention for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers

The purpose of the study is to see whether exercise can improve the health and well-being of cancer survivors. We also want to know about the health and well being of caregivers.

This was a pilot feasibility study to refine our methodology before a larger Phase II trial.

Inclusion Criteria for Cancer Survivors:

• Have a diagnosis of cancer (any cancer type excluding squamous and basal cell skin cancers) and have received surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation therapy within the last 1-12 months.
• Have a functional capacity rating of 70 or greater on the Karnofsky Performance Scale or a rating of 1 or 0 on the ECOG scale when assessed by a medical oncologist (or physicians designee) following cancer treatments
• Have a caregiver willing to participate int he study
• Be able to read English
• Be 21 years of age or older
• Give written informed consent

Inclusion Criteria for Caregivers:

• Be nominated by a cancer survivor
• Be able to read English
• Be 21 years of age or older
• Give written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• have physical limitations (e.g. cardiorespiratory, orthopedic) contraindicating participation in a low to moderate intensity home based walking and progressive resistance program, as assessed by their medical oncologist, their primary care physician, and/or the study medical monitor.
• For caregivers, be currently undergoing active treatment for cancer