Community-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Underserved Cancer Survivors

Summary

This clinical trial evaluates a community-based physical activity program for underserved cancer survivors. Cancer and its treatment significantly influence physical, psychosocial, and cognitive functioning. Historically, community sites (local and national) have not been staffed to offer support services such as physical, and occupational therapies (everyday life activities to promote health and well-being) or nutrition counselling, and do not offer a whole-person model of care. In this study, researchers have partnered with the YMCA to provide tailored home-based exercise programs for underserved cancer patients and survivors. Accessing exercise professionals may allow patients to prevent acute problems from becoming chronic, long-lasting physically weak impairments that directly influence patients' quality of life.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Have had a previous cancer diagnosis OR are a caregiver for a patient who has had a previous cancer diagnosis
* Not in active treatment for cancer
* Over 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

* Have uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation (AFIB), multiple myeloma, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements
* Have orthopedic or neuromuscular disorders or arthritis that preclude participation in exercise
* Are pregnant or nursing
* Are unwilling or unable to follow protocol requirements
* Have any condition which in the investigator's opinion deems the subject an unsuitable candidate to participate in this study

Conditions3

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