“You've got to exercise more … What does that mean?” understanding experiences of physical activity during chemotherapy (EPAC): A mixed methods study informed by the COM-B model

Overall, people undergoing chemotherapy wanted to be more active. Experiences across the groups emphasise the need for increased support to improve opportunities, capability and motivation for PA. These findings demonstrate the need for changes to clinical practice to embed PA into routine chemotherapy care through models that reflect the realities of treatment and its side effects, the workforce, and service design.