Enrollment and Participation
“I have learned that I must not just let things happen, but that I can do the things that will strengthen my body and mind so that I can be healthier, happier & feel better about myself and my future. I feel more encouraged that I have a big part in the future of my health and in the cancer not coming back. I'm very thankful to everyone involved in the Get Real and Heel program for caring enough about women like me to put the time and effort and care that they have into helping us be stronger and healthier.”
— Lidia, Partcipant/Survivor
Eligibility and Enrollment
Eligibility
You are eligible for the program if you can answer “yes” to the following questions:
- Are you 25-75 years old?
- Do you have a confirmed diagnosis of Stage I, II, or III invasive breast cancer?
- Have you completed all planned surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy within the past six months?
- Patients receiving adjuvant hormonal therapy or adjuvant trastuzumab are eligible.
- Participants currently enrolled in Can-Thrive Couples Therapy Study are not eligible.
Enrollment
Follow these three easy steps to join us!
- Contact the program coordinator to determine your eligibility.
- Obtain written clearance for participation from your oncologist.
- Schedule a visit to the program facility and meet with the program co-directors.
Risks
While we do not anticipate that individuals will experience any psychological or physiological harm from participation in the Get REAL & HEEL program, some risks do exist. Participants may experience some muscle soreness or joint trauma during the program. In addition, individuals may experience some emotional discomfort during the recreation therapy. The staff of Get REAL & HEEL take every precaution possible to avoid such discomfort and in the unlikely event of injury or harm we will do our best to rectify the situation.
