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September 19, 2025Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention

Abstract B032: Randomized trial of the Active Living After Cancer program in a neighborhood experiencing persistent poverty: Early recruitment and retention results

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KBKaren Basen‐EngquistThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center DCDalnim ChoThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center ASAndrew E. SpringerThe University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

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Randomized trial reveals challenges in recruitment of cancer survivors in neighborhoods facing persistent poverty, indicating a need for targeted community engagement.

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The trial achieved a 56% enrollment rate and an 89% retention rate over three months.
Of the 195 survivors identified, 62% were breast cancer survivors, highlighting the diversity of participants.
Physical activity levels among participants were low, with 46% reporting no activity at baseline.
Community engagement and targeted recruitment methods were critical factors influencing participant retention.

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Basen‐Engquist et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d466c431b076d99fa65c8f https://doi.org/10.1158/1538-7755.disp25-b032

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Randomized trial reveals challenges in recruitment of cancer survivors in neighborhoods facing persistent poverty, indicating a need for targeted community engagement.

Abstract B032: Randomized trial of the Active Living After Cancer program in a neighborhood experiencing persistent poverty: Early recruitment and retention results

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Abstract B032: Randomized trial of the Active Living After Cancer program in a neighborhood experiencing persistent poverty: Early recruitment and retention results

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