The impact of Resistance ExerciSe on muscle mass in GlIoblaSToma survivors (RESIST)

Dr Melanie Keats is studying the effect of exercise on supporting function and improving quality of life in people with glioblastoma (GBM), an aggressive type of brain or spinal cord cancer. People with GBM can experience debilitating physical side effects as a result of their tumour and treatment, such as difficulty balancing, muscle weakness and loss of function. Exercise is known to help people with other types of cancer to manage similar side effects, but few studies have explored the benefit of exercise for people with GBM. With funding from an Atlantic Canada Research Grant, Dr Keats is comparing people with GBM performing regular resistance exercise with people with GBM receiving standard care. The study will reveal whether resistance training helps people retain their ability to perform daily tasks, improving quality of life and helping people with GBM live fuller lives.