The Effect of Seated Exercise on Fatigue and Quality of Life in Women With Advanced Breast Cancer

Judith A. Headley

Kristin K. Ownby

Lauri D. John

ONF 2004, 31(5), 977-983. DOI: 10.1188/04.ONF.977-983

Purpose/Objectives: To examine the effects of a seated exercise program on fatigue and quality of life (QOL) in women with metastatic breast cancer.

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