Exercise Therapy During Radiotherapy

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Exercise Training During Radiotherapy in Postoperative Breast Cancer

The main purpose of our study is to investigate the effects of exercise therapy on upper extremity functions in patients receiving radiotherapy to the axillary region after breast cancer surgery.

Our study will take in place in radiation oncology clinic. In routine the patients which will receive axillary area radiotherapy will randomized into 2 groups will explained in study arms section later. There are papers explained about radiotherapy side effects to upper extremity functions. But there is lack of evidence about exercise therapy during radiotherapy protocol to cope with its side effects to upper extremity functions. In this study we will compare two groups upper extremity function related outcomes at the end of the radiotherapy sessions and also before and after results for two groups.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients İn the age range of 18-65
• Receiving radiotherapy to the axillary region after surgery with breast cancer diagnosis

Exclusion Criteria:

• Radiotherapy area to contain only the chest wall
• Any orthopedic injury or trauma involving the upper extremity prior to or during the cancer diagnosis
• The presence of metastases in any area other than breast tissue