In the Northern region of Brazil, breast cancer is one of the main causes of death among
women. The aim of this study is to characterize the levels of physical fitness, physical
activity and quality of life of women diagnosed with breast cancer. The study was
conducted at the Oncology Control Center Foundation (FCECON) and evaluated 32
women diagnosed with stage I to III breast cancer. The assessment of physical activity
was performed using the (IPAQ) for health-related physical fitness, the walking test was
performed for a period of 6 minutes, lower limb strength through the sit and stand up
test, and agility and balance through the Sit test, walk 2.44 m and sit again.
Anthropometric variables were assessed using weight, height and waist circumference
using a portable scale, stadiometer and measuring tape. The mean age of participants
was 57±4.9 years 62.5% of the sample was classified as overweight. Regarding physical
activity levels, it was found that most 93.8% did not meet the Brazilian
recommendations for moderate- vigorous physical activity and 78.1% were classified as
having very low physical fitness. Thus, the set of evidenced factors, associated with
inactivity and low cardiorespiratory fitness strengthens the development of breast
cancer, negatively contributing to treatment cycles and the quality of life of women
diagnosed with breast cancer.
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