SDBRI
Exercise Study for Breast Cancer Survivors
About the study
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Thank you for your interest! We have ended recruitment for this study. If you'd like to be considered for recruitment in future studies (early next year), please leave a message, notifying us!
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There is research out there that shows that cancer survivors who have more muscle have a lower chance of cancer recurrence. The question is: Why? What is the relationship between muscle and cancer?
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We know that the cancer can be killed by immune cells. So, if you have a stronger immune system, you are more likely to kill cancer and not have a recurrence. But does this mean that if you increase your muscle strength, you will now have stronger immune cells that kill cancer?
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Our study will test whether exercise that improves your muscle strength will also improve your immune system. We'd like to understand the relationship between muscle health and immune health in cancer survivors.
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If you agree to be a part of this study, you will not only become stronger at the end of the 4 month program, but we hope you will also improve your immune system by increasing the number of potential cancer killing cells.
Your Participation in 4 Steps
1. Pre-Screen
2. DEXA Scan
The first step in this study is to attend a pre-screening visit at the gym either in Carlsbad or Chula Vista— whichever is most convenient for you!
About a week to 10 days after your pre-screen, you will be scheduled for the DEXA scan and blood draw at UCSD. This takes approximately 15-30 minutes and will be followed by a complimentary snack & beverage!
3. Exercise Training
For 4 months, you will begin your free membership, working closely with a private trainer— also free of cost to you! Our trainers will continuously monitor form & comfort, to make sure you are not overdoing things & everything is going in the right direction.
4. Final Muscle Strength Test
At the end of the study, you will repeat the muscle strength test to see if you are stronger & we will have a look at the DEXA scan to see if you have increased the amount of muscle. We will also draw some blood in order to measure the strength of your immune system. You will receive $80 for your completion of the study!
