Study shows exercise during chemotherapy for breast cancer measurably improves quality of life

For many women with breast cancer, the very treatment that saves their lives can also bring fatigue, loss of muscle mass, emotional strain and other daunting obstacles. A new study shows that exercise during chemotherapy does more than rebuild strength—it measurably improves quality of life while treatment is underway, helping women feel better physically, emotionally and mentally during one of the most demanding chapters of care.