Exercise rehabilitation and its effects on physical ability and quality of life in head and neck cancer patients undergoing chemo-radiotherapy

Exercise-based rehabilitation may improve functional capacity, quality of life, and fatigue in patients undergoing chemo-radiotherapy for head and neck cancers.

• Patients with head and neck cancers often experience fatigue, decreased functionality, and impaired quality of life due to treatment.
• Common treatment effects include difficulties with speech, swallowing, and respiratory functions.
• Fatigue, depression, and physical inactivity are frequently observed in this patient population.
• The study aims to assess the impact of exercise-based rehabilitation on various health measures during treatment.

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