The WISER Sister project is a five year study for women at elevated risk of developing breast cancer. This study will examine the effect exercise has on estrogen levels. This is important because exercise might reduce risk for breast cancer through this physiological change. The study will involve 160 women who are 18 years of age and older who are premenopausal. Each woman will be in the study for approximately 8 months.
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Where does the name WISER Sister come from?
WISER stands for: Women In Steady Exercise Research
Sister: This is a ‘sister’ study to the WISER study being conducted at the University of Minnesota. WISER focuses on breast cancer prevention in the general population. WISER Sister focuses on breast cancer prevention among women at elevated risk.
Please note, the WISER Sister study will be looking for participants over the next three years, beginning in the fall of 2008. Interested women are encouraged to apply. We are accepting women who live anywhere in the U.S. If you live more than 100 miles outside the Philadelphia area, there will be some modifications to your participation. Email us at wiser@mail.med.upenn.edu to inquire about long distance participation.
