Assessing the Impact of a 12-week Dance Intervention on Quality of Life, Post-surgical Pain, Fatigue, and Body Image in Breast Cancer Survivors
The purpose of this study is to examine how a 12-week, virtual dance program may improve pain and quality of life in participants with persistent post-surgical pain, or PPSP, following mastectomy or lumpectomy.
• History of Stage 0-III invasive breast cancer
• Having undergone lumpectomy or mastectomy
• Moderate to severe persistent post-surgical pain, as defined by pain scores ≥3 on a numerical rating scale (NRS) of 0-10 (10 being the most severe pain) at least 3 months after completion of surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation
• Pain scores of 3-4 are categorized as moderate pain; scores of 5-10 are categorized as severe pain26
• Age ≥ 18 years
• Able to read and understand English (to complete required questionnaires and participate in classes)
• Ability to provide informed consent
• Ability to perform seated exercises