Physical activity can help to manage cancer treatment-related symptoms, supports patients’ mental health and can boost their self-esteem whilst lowering their risk of recurrence, however it isn’t routinely promoted to all patients within the NHS. During the fellowship Kajal will work with patients and medical professionals to facilitate the integration of physical activity into the oncology NHS pathway.
“I am truly honoured to have been awarded an NIHR Advanced Fellowship to support and continue my research.” Said Kajal. “This five-year fellowship will allow me to explore innovative ways to enhance cancer care by incorporating physical activity as a key component of treatment and recovery.”
“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to advance this area of research and to collaborate with an inspiring network of mentors, experts, NHS Trusts and patients with lived experience of breast cancer. Together, I hope we can work towards improving outcomes and quality of life for patients living with and beyond cancer. I would like to thank the NIHR, my mentors and the University for their support in securing this prestigious award.”
The highly sought-after NIHR Advanced fellowships support researchers with exceptional promise who demonstrate a contribution to improving health and/or care and leadership.
About NIHR
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