Energy Balance Research Underway at Kansas University Breast Cancer Survivorship Center

This exciting study is very unique in its design and has shown some very promising results. Instead of the typical diet or exercise walking plan, the Feasibility of a Diet, Exercise and Behavior Modification Intervention Program for Post-Menopausal Breast Cancer Survivors is a 6 month lifestyle change. This program includes a nutrition plan and calorie controlled diet under the guidance of a registered dietician with extended experience working with breast cancer survivors. Numerous psychosocial topics are discussed under the support and guidance of a clinical psychologist. Sami works with the participants  bringing her experience as a cancer certified trainer showing the participants effective exercises to lose and maintain weight loss as well as how to maintain their goal weight. She provides energy and motivation and continues to work with the group through their maintenance phase. If you have any questions, please contact Sami.

This study is funded by Back in the Swing.  The research abstract has been presented at several significant oncology events including:

• The San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium http://www.sabcs.org/
• BIRCWH Directors and Scholars meeting http://www.orwhmeetings.com/
• TREC Survivorship Conference

In the near future, the study will be presented at Cancer Survivorship Research: Recovery and Beyond, June 2010. 
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/subsite/Survivorship2010/index.asp