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Assessing Wellness Needs of Breast Cancer Survivors in Vermont
Alpert, Alison Au, Wai Lun Larsen, David Pariseau, Jenna Patten, Vanessa Robison, Elizabeth Vana, George Dyer, Linda Carney, Jan
Alpert, Alison
Au, Wai Lun
Larsen, David
Pariseau, Jenna
Patten, Vanessa
Robison, Elizabeth
Vana, George
Dyer, Linda
Carney, Jan
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Background: • In Vermont, 500 breast cancer diagnoses are made annually. • As of 2005, epidemiological data suggest that as many as 7,000 breast cancer survivors were living in VT. • Dragonheart Vermont’s “Survivorship NOW”4 initiative aims to bridge the gap between treatment and recovery. • A literature review, including the Taking Charge program and a survivor needs assessment done by Dr. Geller, supported conducting a needs assessment in three areas: exercise, nutrition, and emotional support. • UVM COM paired with Dragonheart Vermont’s “Survivorship NOW” initiative to determine how to best address these needs.
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2012-01-24