Progressive resistance training in head and neck cancer patients during concomitant chemoradiotherapy -- design of the DAHANCA 31 randomized trial

Progressive resistance training in head and neck cancer patients during concomitant chemoradiotherapy -- design of the DAHANCA 31 randomized trial

Abstract Background Head and neck cancer patients undergoing concomitant chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) frequently experience loss of muscle mass and reduced functional performance. Positive effects of exercise training are reported for many cancer types but biological mechanisms need further elucidation....

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Main Authors: Camilla K. Lonkvist, Simon Lønbro, Anders Vinther, Bo Zerahn, Eva Rosenbom, Hanne Primdahl, Pernille Hojman, Julie Gehl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Head and neck cancer
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
Chemoradiotherapy
Progressive resistance training
Exercise
Physical activity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-017-3388-0

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