Chemotherapy kills cancer cells but can also damage nerves. This is called neuropathy, which involves pain, tingling, and numbness. And problems with the strength and control of your muscles. Neuropathy that does not spontaneously recover after treatment can greatly affect the daily life of (former) patients.
Increased quality of life
“There are few treatment options for neuropathy,” says Martijn Stuiver, researcher, epidemiologist, and former physical therapist. “The effects of medication are limited, and these drugs have side effects. Therefore, we would like to find out if people could benefit from guided physical exercise. We hope it will reduce their symptoms and the impact of those symptoms, and improve their quality of life, such that it outweighs the cost of the exercise program.”
