Reducing Sedentary Behaviors Among Colorectal Cancer Survivors

Reducing Sedentary Behaviors Among Colorectal Cancer Survivors: Cancer Survivorship Center Pilot Project

Interview colorectal cancer survivors and use this input to create a brochure intended to guide reduction of sedentary behaviors in this population. Have colorectal cancer survivors review and comment on a draft of the brochure. A third group of colorectal cancer survivors will wear an Actigraph activity monitor for one week, then receive feedback on their activity level with the brochure. After one month this group will be surveyed by telephone regarding their use of the brochure, and their physical activity level.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult
• Early (stage 1 or 2) colorectal cancer
• 6 months or greater post treatment
• Does not follow guidelines for physical activity
• Average at least 6 hours a day of sedentary behaviors

Exclusion Criteria:

-