Gardening improves health outcomes for breast cancer patients
https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/gardening-and-breast-cancer
Full article: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/cncr.31559
Research has shown that adopting a healthier lifestyle may improve overall health and outcomes for cancer survivors. This study looked at a 1-year home-based gardening intervention to increase activity and wellbeing among breast cancer survivors. (08/31/18)
Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider
- What are my exercise options during and after treatment?
- How much exercise should I get?
- How should I protect my arms from injury when gardening?
- What is a good, balanced diet for me?
- What is a healthy body weight given my age, size and health?
- Can you refer me to a nutritionist?
Open Clinical Trials
The following studies focus on exercise for people diagnosed with breast cancer.
- NCT06500858: MBC Physical Activity Study. This clinical trial evaluates the impact of a tailored physical activity program on physical activity in patients with metastatic breast cancer.
- NCT05684367: Exercise to ReGain Stamina and Energy (The EXERGISE Study). This study is enrolling female breast cancer survivors aged ≥ 60 years who have completed adjuvant therapy for at least 3 months but no more than 1 year. Participants will be assigned to an 8 week walking exercise program.
- NCT05327452: Testing Home-based Exercise Strategies in Underserved Minority Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: the THRIVE Study. The purpose of this research is to determine whether a 16-week, home-based, aerobic and resistance exercise intervention increases physical activity levels in Black and Hispanic patients with breast, colorectal, or prostate cancer.
- NCT03824145: Every Day Counts: A Lifestyle Program for Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer (EDC).This study examines dietary and activity patterns, body composition, blood and quality of life in breast cancer patients. The study will recruit 176 women with MBC in Milwaukee and Chicago.
- NCT06171945: Mobile weight Loss Intervention for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors. The study will test a mobile smartphone application that tracks weight and physical activity from digital devices with simplified dietary monitoring in a behavioral weight loss program.
- NCT05595577: Improving Exercise Capacity With a Tailored Physical Activity Intervention. This study will test whether participating in either a physical activity intervention or a series of educational classes helps preserve exercise capability, heart function, brain-based activities (like memory), and quality of life.
Visit our Featured Research Page and Research Search and Enroll Tool to find additional studies enrolling people with, or at high risk for cancer.
About FORCE
FORCE is a national nonprofit organization, established in 1999. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by adult hereditary cancers.