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Outcomes of a Weight Loss Intervention among Rural Breast Cancer Survivors

Description
Examines a group weight loss program delivered to obese breast cancer survivors living in rural Kansas using conference call technology. Describes an intervention that includes a reduced calorie prepackaged diet, a gradual increase in physical activity, and weekly group phone sessions.
Author(s)
Christie A. Befort, Jennifer R. Klemp, Heather Austin, et al.
Citation
Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 132(2), 631-639
Date
04/2012
Type
Document
Tagged as
Cancer · Obesity and weight control · Physical activity · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Kansas