A Home-Based Study to Enhance Activity in Breast Cancer Survivors

There is a well-documented association between physical activity \& risk for breast cancer development and recurrence. It is known that exercise interventions have been effective at increasing physical activity levels in breast cancer survivors. Knowing that breast cancer survivors are less active than non-cancer patients, a less active lifestyle places them at risk of obesity and poor overall health, which in turn also increases risk of cancer and cancer recurrence. Not all the reasons for the risk reduction are clear, however it is known that hormones and other inflammatory markers play a role. This study has three goals: 1. To investigate the feasibility of a home intervention designed to reduce sedentary behavior. 2. Describe the effects of the intervention on levels of sedentary behavior, physical activity, and symptoms. 3. Assess cost of the intervention.