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Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria for study participants

From: Recruitment to a physical activity intervention study in women at increased risk of breast cancer

Inclusion Criteria

ALL of the following:

Age 18–75

Sedentary

Medically fit to exercise

ECOG Performance Status 0–1

If on hormonal therapy, >2 months since starting or changing therapy

and ANY of the following:

Breast cancer survivor:

   History of Stage I, II, or III breast cancer

(> 2 mos since completion of treatment)

Increased risk of breast cancer:

   Gail model 5 year risk ≥1.67%

   Claus model lifetime risk >20%

   Previous breast biopsy showing high-risk lesion

(e.g., atypical ductal hyperplasia or lobular neoplasia)

   History of appropriately treated ductal carcinoma in situ

   Known or suspected BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation

Exclusion Criteria

Current or planned pregnancy

Uncontrolled intercurrent illness

Physical conditions that preclude daily walking

   (e.g., use of wheelchair, walker, cane, etc)

History of cancer other than breast or non-melanoma skin cancer within 2 years preceding enrollment

Metastatic or recurrent cancer