A researcher in Colombia has announced proposals to conduct a study into the success of a weight loss programme in increasing remission rates of cancer survivors.

Dr Heather Greenlee, assistant professor of epidemiology and medical oncology at Columbia University, wants to test the Curves weight loss programme on breast and colorectal cancer survivors.

This programme will involve the women donning their ladies fitness clothing and taking part in circuit-based exercise as well as adopting a calorie-reduced diet that is high in fruits and vegetables and low in fat.

The National Cancer Institute is currently reviewing the study concept, but in the mean time, Dr Greenlee has been selected by the Southwest Oncology Group to take part in its 2010 Young Investigator Training Course.

Along with four other young researchers, she will attend a three-day workshop in Seattle that involves intensive training in how to design and conduct clinical trials into cancer treatments.

Earlier this month, a report released by the World Cancer Research Fund asserted that around 10,000 cases of breast and bowel cancer could be prevented every year in the UK if people were more physically active.

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