Active Living After Cancer: Implementation Within Be Well Acres Homes

Launched by M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER · Mar 26, 2025

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The "Active Living After Cancer" study is focused on understanding how a physical activity program can help cancer survivors improve their health and manage fatigue. This program is designed specifically for individuals who have overcome cancer and are looking to stay active and healthy. The trial is currently recruiting participants, specifically those aged 18 and older who live in the Acres Homes area of Houston, Texas.

To join the study, participants must have a history of invasive cancer or be a caregiver of someone who has participated. They should no longer be receiving active cancer treatment, although some long-term therapies are allowed. It’s important that participants are cleared by a healthcare provider if they have health issues. The trial will offer a supportive environment where participants can engage in physical activities tailored for their needs. If you or a loved one are interested and meet the eligibility criteria, this could be a great opportunity to enhance well-being after cancer.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Past diagnosis of invasive cancer, or a caregiver (family or friend) of a participating survivor.
• • 2. No longer receiving treatment for cancer (except hormone therapy or long-term maintenance chemotherapy).
• • 3. Over the age of 18.
• • 4. Screen negative for contraindicating health problems on the adapted Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q),79 or screened positive but have approval from a health care provider to participate.
• • 5. Lives in the Acres Homes neighborhood of Houston, Texas or has a home zip code of 77088 or 77091.
• • 6. Able to provide informed consent.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Women who are pregnant (as indicated by self-report).
• • 2. Has participated in the ALAC program within the past year and attended more than 2 group sessions.