African American women exhibit a higher mortality rate from breast cancer than do white women. African American women are more likely to gain weight at diagnosis, which may increase their risk of cancer recurrence and comorbidities. Physical activity has been shown to decrease body mass index and improve quality of life in cancer survivors. This study was designed to evaluate the feasibility and impact of a community-based exercise intervention in African American breast cancer survivors.
Department of Internal Medicine and Massey Cancer Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, PO Box 980306, Richmond, VA 23298-0306, USA. dbwilson@vcu.edu
