Researchers in Chicago are launching a study to find out whether weight loss can help African-American breast cancer survivors.
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The University of Illinois at Chicago study is funded by a five-year, $3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute.
Melinda Stolley is leading the research. She says poor diet, lack of physical activity and obesity contribute to breast cancer progression.
The randomized study will recruit 240 breast cancer survivors who finished their treatment at least six months ago. Study participants need to be overweight, able to participate in moderate physical activity and not currently in a structured weight-loss program.
Lemon Diet
UIC will coordinate with the Chicago Park District to carry out the study in the Roseland-Pullman, Englewood, Austin, South Shore and Lawndale neighborhoods of Chicago.
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