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Breast Cancer
Research on breast cancer detailed by scientists at Laval University
April 24th, 2008
According to a study from Canada, "The purpose of this randomized control trial was to verify the effectiveness of a brief group intervention that combines stress management psycho-education and physical activity (ie, independent variable) intervention in reducing fatigue and improving energy level, quality of life (mental and physical), fitness (VO2submax), and emotional distress (ie, dependent variables) in breast cancer survivors. This study applied Lazarus and Folkman stress-coping theoretical framework, as well as Salmon's unifying theory of physical activity." "Eighty-seven French-speaking women who had completed their treatments for nonmetastatic breast cancer at...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-04-24)
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