a couple studies available

The Army of Women has posted a new notice of a couple studies for breast cancer survivors in the Columbus, Ohio and Los Angeles area. If you or anyone you know might be interested, these may be worth checking out!

Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors Study (We need breast cancer survivors living near Columbus, OH)

Breast cancer survivors can have a lot of post-treatment problems, such as fatigue, depression, and a decrease in physical function. It is possible that physical activities, like yoga, could help ease these symptoms. This is a study about how yoga affects fatigue, immune function, and mood of women treated for breast cancer. To read more and sign up, please click here or click on this link

http://www.armyofwomen.org/current/view?grant_id=316

Chronic Insomnia Study (Tai Chi Effects)

(We need breast cancer survivors living near Los Angeles, CA)

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Tai Chi or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can change sleep patterns and reduce insomnia. The study will also investigate whether Tai Chi or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy changes levels of the immune cell products that are known to alter sleep. It will also assess individual genetic differences in immune cell products and their possible relationship to insomnia. To read more and sign up, please click here or click on this link

http://www.armyofwomen.org/current/view?grant_id=372