Introduction
cancer, weight gain, breast cancer
CANCER, ADVERSE EFFECTS, BREAST CANCER

At least 16% of the world's population died of cancer in 2015, with breast cancer being the most frequent in women, especially in underdeveloped countries.

Body composition is considered a worrying factor, since treatment may imply a weight gain of 71.43%.

There has been an expansion in the clinical and investigative interest in oncology since 2012,

Thus, in the elaboration of BI, the social and cultural influence derived from interpersonal experiences should be considered, allied to several elements of the appearance and body functionality.

Physical training methods, both strength and aerobic, have been used as safe and well tolerated interventions in cancer patients.
In addition, the investigation of parameters in the construction of BI, appearance and function, with elements of body composition and functional capacity in patients with breast cancer, since suffer adverse effects in cancer treatment. Thus, the present study aims to evaluate the influence of CT on the BI, body composition and functional capacity of patients with breast cancer, as also the relationship of BI with body composition and functional capacity.