Effectiveness of a Cancer Center Based Physical Activity Intervention

Effectiveness of a Cancer Center Based Physical Activity Intervention

Purpose: Examine the effectiveness of cancer center-based physical activity counseling on physical activity rates and quality of life in breast cancer survivors.

Hypothesis: Participants in the intervention group will indicate greater step counts and quality of life at the end of the intervention compared to the control group

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of breast cancer within the last 5 years
• Over the age of 18 years
• female

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non-ambulatory
• Poor cognitive function
• Contraindications for exercise as determined by the PAR-Q