The Effect of a Home-Based Walking Intervention on Quality of Life, Body Composition, and Estrogen Metabolism in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Survivors
Abstract
Increased incidence of and survival from breast cancer have resulted in growth of the number of women who have survived this disease and are faced with the subsequent consequences of their diagnosis and treatment: Physical activity is a modifiable health behavior that has the potential to address both the emotional and physical needs of women with early stage breast cancer. However, for physical activity to be seen as a viable treatment option, and for a change in routine care to occur, its effectiveness must be determined. Accordingly, the objectives of this pilot study are to; 1) quantify the effect of a 12-week home-based walking intervention on quality of life, body composition, and estrogen metabolism in survivors of breast cancer, and 2) develop and test the feasibility of physical activity intervention materials for future studies in this population. We hypothesize that women randomized to the walking intervention will report higher levels of quality of life, experience less weight gain, and have more favorable estrogen metabolite profiles. The recruitment of participants into this study has not yet been initiated due to challenges in institutional agreements regarding coverage of potential medical expenses incurred by women as a consequence of their participation in this research. However, this issue has been resolved, and we plan to begin recruitment in late November.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA433878
Entities
People
- Sara Wilcox
Organizations
- University of South Carolina