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Twenty-five breast cancer survivors enrolled (mean age 47.4 years [SD 6.3]), with 76% selecting Spanish-language health coaching. Retention at 12 weeks was 79% (19\/24). Engagement with health coaching was high, with 95% completing at least 4 of 5 pre-planned calls. The mean change in daily step count was 1502 (\u2212348, 3353), with twelve (66.7%) increasing in step count (median 2334.5, range: 14, 13,422). Each additional 1000-step increase was associated with a 2.67-point increase in pain self-efficacy scores (\u03b2 = 2.669, 95% CI: 0.884 to 4.454, p = 0.006). A remotely delivered, health coaching physical activity intervention was feasible and acceptable for young Hispanic breast cancer survivors with PBSPS. This supports further evaluation in a larger trial. 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