Text or Voice Messages in Improving Physical Activity in Cancer Survivors

Inclusion Criteria

• Cancer survivors of the state of Maryland cancers of interest
• Finished their active cancer treatment (surgery, chemotherapy [chemo] and or radiation) at least 3 months prior to registration; (anti hormonal therapy will not prevent patient from participation as long as he/she can perform mild to moderate physical activities)
• Overweight or obese
• Priority for members of a minority group
• Must have internet access at their home via Wi-Fi and carry any kind of smart phone
• In good physical condition to perform low-intensity daily steps (walking)
• Individuals reporting < 3 days/week of mild or moderate activity
• Willing to consent and accept randomization
• Willing to use Fitbit band to monitor physical activities
• Willing to provide an email address to register their Amazon Echo speaker at their home
• Speaks and read English

Exclusion Criteria

• Already doing moderate to high physical activities in their daily life (rapid screener)
• Planning to relocate within the next 4-5 weeks
• Stage 4 cancer
• Already using physical activity tracker or part of a physical activity program
• Part of another study that may interfere with our outcome of interest, unstable mental condition
• Mental condition that prevents patient from performing the study activities and requirements