Internet-Based Physical Activity Intervention Targeting Young Adult Cancer Survivors

Purpose: Young adults who have been treated for cancer face several health and psychosocial risks. To minimize these risks, is it imperative that they address any modifiable risk factors, such as sedentary lifestyle. Unfortunately, more than half of young adult cancer survivors remain sedentary. To facilitate the adoption of physical activity (PA) in this population—potentially reducing health and psychosocial risks—we developed and pilot tested an internet-based PA intervention for young survivors. Patients and methods: Eighteen young adults, aged 18 to 39, who had been diagnosed with cancer in the past 10 years were recruited. Participants were randomized to receive access to the PA website for 12 weeks or information about other cancer-related websites. Intervention feasibility and acceptability was assessed only among those in the PA website group; PA and psychosocial outcomes (mood, fatigue) were assessed in both groups. Results: Findings revealed that 86% of participants in the PA website group woul...