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Breast Cancer
Dance and movement evaluated for quality-of-life improvement in cancer survivors
October 13th, 2005
A dance and movement program was evaluated for quality-of-life improvement measures in breast cancer survivors. "A pilot research study was conducted at 2 cancer centers in Connecticut to determine the effect of a dance and movement program on quality of life and shoulder function in breast cancer survivors treated within the prior 5 years. Thirty-five women completed the trial that included a 12-week intervention, using The Lebed Focus on Healing Through Movement and Dance," scientists in the United States report. "The study design was a randomized control trial with a wait list control group crossover to active treatment in weeks 13 to 25, with the...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-10-13)
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