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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2019 Aug 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Cancer Educ. 2018 Aug;33(4):857–864. doi: 10.1007/s13187-017-1187-6

Table 1. Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria.

Inclusion Criteria
  • Female

  • English speaking

  • Previous diagnosis of grade1 or 2, stage I or II, endometrioid endometrial cancers (“Type I cancers”) —confirmed during surgical intervention for treatment.

  • Overweight or Obese (≥25kg/m2)

  • Anytime from treatment

  • Treating oncologist consent

  • Ambulatory or able to engage in walking for at least 45 minutes per intervention visit.

  • Sedentary lifestyle, as engaging in less than 100 minutes structured aerobic walking, cycling or swimming per week.

Exclusion Criteria
  • No prior type I endometrial cancer diagnosis;

  • Prior diagnosis of other cancer

  • Currently (previous 6 months) engaged in structured exercise either aerobic or yoga based.

  • Severe Heart or Systemic Disease: evidence of documented myocardial infarction, chronic unstable angina, symptomatic congestive heart failure, and uncontrolled hypertension.

  • Severe Musculoskeletal Disease: Severe muscle or joint disorders due to disease or trauma, amputations, or any condition that significantly impair physical capabilities, as defined by the physician.

  • Non-ambulatory;

  • Concurrent diagnosis of organic brain syndrome, dementia, mental retardation, or significant sensory deficit;

  • Major mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia, major depressive disorder);

  • Unwilling to give consent.