Gynaecological cancer
Exercise reduces the detrimental side effects of cancer treatments. However, most women recovering from gynaecological cancer have limited access to the support that would help them safely integrate exercise into their daily lives.
The ACUMEN exercise study addresses this critical yet unmet need. The ACUMEN study aims to improve women’s overall wellbeing and important aspects of health after treatment for gynaecological cancer, and to demonstrate the benefits of exercise as cost-effective ‘usual care’ after treatment.
In this study, eligible women will receive 12 weeks of individualised exercise training coached by an exercise physiologist. While the study is based in Brisbane and expert in-person in gyms is available in Brisbane, there is a significant appetite amongst affected women treated at Mater throughout Queensland who also would appreciate exercise support. The ACUMEN team can also deliver exercise supervision via innovative telehealth delivery to women outside of Brisbane. All exercise coaching is delivered one-on-one, there is no group work.