Honors College Senior Thesis Presentations
The Importance of Patient Education for Breast Cancer Survivors
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Exercise Science
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Brenda Reeves, PhD, FASCM
Presentation Format
Event
Abstract/Description
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed type of cancer in the United States, with 1 in 8 women receiving this diagnosis. Access to high quality, evidence-based information throughout a survivor’s cancer journey is imperative to long-term treatment success and survivorship. This presentation will discuss the development of a patient-education website geared towards women with breast cancer that focuses on a whole-person perspective. Topics discussed will include but are not limited to the incorporation of Lifestyle Medicine and mental health resources into breast cancer treatment.
Spring Scholars Week 2023 Event
Honors College Senior Thesis Presentations
The Importance of Patient Education for Breast Cancer Survivors
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed type of cancer in the United States, with 1 in 8 women receiving this diagnosis. Access to high quality, evidence-based information throughout a survivor’s cancer journey is imperative to long-term treatment success and survivorship. This presentation will discuss the development of a patient-education website geared towards women with breast cancer that focuses on a whole-person perspective. Topics discussed will include but are not limited to the incorporation of Lifestyle Medicine and mental health resources into breast cancer treatment.