Introduction
cancer, Breast cancer, CRF
CANCER, BREAST CANCER, CRF
Breast cancer (BCa) is the most common form of cancer among women. In Australia, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with BCa by the age of 85 [Exercise could offer a potent stimulus to counteract CRF as it elicits positive adaptations in most of the factors believed to be associated with CRF, HRQoL, and sleep [It has previously been shown that higher resistance and aerobic exercise intensity can significantly reduce CRF and improve sleep in patients undergoing chemotherapy for BCa [Given the above, the purpose of this study was to (a) examine the effects of a 12-week home-based resistance and aerobic exercise program on CRF, HRQoL, and sleep quality and duration in BCa patients during and up to 12 months after RT, and (b) investigate how CRF, HRQoL, and sleep quality and duration affect the participants’ ability to follow their prescribed exercise program.