Breast Cancer Resiliency Through Exercise Program (B-REP): Pilot Study
The study will use a cross-sectional study design with a follow-up 2-arm randomized controlled trial with that has assessments at baseline, post-intervention (i.e., Week 12), and 3-months post-intervention (i.e., Week 24). The 2 arms are the 12-week intervention and a health education control among 60 Black breast cancer survivors.
⁃ Women will be eligible if they meet the following criteria:
• self-identify as Black or African American or Afro-Latina/e;
• are ≥18 years old;
• have a confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer, Stage I to IIIA;
• have completed primary active treatment (i.e., surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation) within 5 years prior to study start where concomitant hormonal therapy is acceptable;
• are not meeting current cancer-specific resistance exercise guidelines of ≥ 2 times per week; and
• are able to speak and understand English.