ADDRESSING MULTIPLE BREAST CANCER RISK FACTORS IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN From: Journal of the National Medical Association | Date: January 1, 2004| Author: Stolley, Melinda R; Fitzgibbon, Marian L; Wells, Anita; Martinovich, Zoran | Copyright National Medical Association Jan 2004. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

This pilot study explored the acceptability and feasibility of and estimated the effectiveness of a weight loss/breast health intervention designed to reduce breast cancer risk in African-American women ages 35-65. The study had a one-group repeated-measures design and took place in a community setting. Forty-four African-American women were recruited, 35 completed the program, and 30 returned for the one-year follow-up. The pilot intervention was three weeks in duration and included twice-we...