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Bladder Cancer
Studies from East Carolina University in the area of bladder cancer described
February 10th, 2009
According to recent research from the United States, "Although exercise has gained recognition as an effective supportive care intervention for cancer survivors, exercise participation rates are low. The present study examined the determinants of exercise in bladder cancer survivors using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB)." "Bladder cancer survivors (N = 397) residing in Alberta, Canada completed a mailed questionnaire at baseline that assessed demographic, medical, behavioral, and social cognitive variables and a second questionnaire 3 months later that assessed exercise. Multiple regression was the primary analysis. Adjuvant therapy (r = -0.10, p = 0.021), cancer...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-02-10)
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