Comparing Aerobic to Resistance Training in Recovery From Cancer

Inclusion Criteria:

* have a biopsy-proven cancer diagnosis
* be within six months of having completed chemotherapy or radiation therapy for treatment for cancer as determined by the primary physician
* be ambulatory but sedentary (i. e., has not followed an exercise regimen of a minimum of 3 times per week for at least 20 minutes each session over the previous six weeks)
* have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status score of 0 asymptomatic) or 1 (symptomatic, fully ambulatory)
* be at least 18 years old
* be able to read and speak English
* have a medical statement from either the patient's primary care provider or the primary oncologist indicating that participation in the program is not medically contraindicated

Exclusion Criteria:

* following an exercise regimen a minimum of 3 times per week for at least 20 minutes each session within the previous 6 weeks
* bone or joint destruction that could be aggravated with exercise
* severe cognitive impairment identified by either the patient's medical care provider or by the study team
* neuropathy-sensory common toxicity criteria (CTC) grade 3 (sensory loss or paresthesia interfering with activities of daily living) or grade 4 (permanent sensory loss that interferes with function) peripheral neuropathy