Breast Carcinoma, Cancer Survivor
Conditions
Brief summary
This phase I/II research trial studies supportive care questionnaires in gathering data on unmet needs and health-related quality of life in Latina breast cancer survivors after surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy. Questionnaires that address unmet supportive care needs and health-related quality of life of breast cancer survivors may help doctors learn about barriers to cancer care that are linked to language, acculturation, knowledge about diagnosis and care, and financial concerns. Learning about unmet needs of breast cancer patients may help increase quality of life and decrease healthcare utilization and costs.
Detailed description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To assess the supportive care needs and preferences of breast cancer survivors at Los Angeles County + University of Southern California (USC) Medical Center (LAC+USC). SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I. To determine the lifestyle-related challenges of individuals with breast cancer being treated at LAC+USC. II. To determine the communication and healthcare delivery style needs and preferences of individuals with breast cancer being treated at LAC+USC. OUTLINE: Participants complete the demographic questionnaire, Supportive Care Needs Survey (SCNS)-34, 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), and the Lifestyle Needs Survey. Within 1 year of completing questionnaires, some participants may complete a one-hour in-person one-on-one interview comprising questions about the challenges and experiences of cancer survivorship, their health and well-being, and supportive care needs.
Interventions
OTHERQuality-of-Life Assessment
Complete an in-person one-on-one interview
OTHERQuestionnaire Administration
Complete the demographics questionnaire, SCNS-34, SF-36, and Lifestyle Needs Survey
Sponsors
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
University of Southern California
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients receiving ongoing care, including routine follow-up, at LAC+USC * Diagnosis of breast cancer * Completed primary surgical treatment, chemotherapy, and/or radiation * Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Inability to sign written informed consent or to complete questionnaires/surveys * Diagnosis of metastatic cancer
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle-related supportive care needs and preferences in breast cancer patients at LAC+USC, as measured by the Lifestyle Needs Survey and interview | Up to 1 year | For descriptive purposes, means, standard deviations, frequencies, and percentages will be calculated for each survey measure as well as for demographic variables. The remaining statistical analysis will consist of a comparison of HRQOL and all SNCS-34 domains. Correlation coefficients between SF-36 total score and total score of each SNCS domain will be calculated. All analyses will be conducted using a two-tailed test at the 0.05 significance level. |
| Supportive care needs and preferences of breast cancer survivors at LAC+USC, as measured by the SCNS-34, Lifestyle Needs Survey, and interview | Up to 1 year | For descriptive purposes, means, standard deviations, frequencies, and percentages will be calculated for each survey measure as well as for demographic variables. The remaining statistical analysis will consist of a comparison of HRQOL and all SNCS-34 domains. Correlation coefficients between SF-36 total score and total score of each SNCS domain will be calculated. All analyses will be conducted using a two-tailed test at the 0.05 significance level. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Communication and healthcare delivery style needs and preferences of individuals with breast cancer being treated at LAC+USC, as measured by the Lifestyle Needs Survey | Up to 1 year | For descriptive purposes, means, standard deviations, frequencies, and percentages will be calculated for each survey measure as well as for demographic variables. The remaining statistical analysis will consist of a comparison of HRQOL and all SNCS-34 domains. Correlation coefficients between SF-36 total score and total score of each SNCS domain will be calculated. All analyses will be conducted using a two-tailed test at the 0.05 significance level. |
| Lifestyle-related challenges of individuals with breast cancer being treated at LAC+USC, as measured by the Lifestyle Needs Survey and interview | Up to 1 year | For descriptive purposes, means, standard deviations, frequencies, and percentages will be calculated for each survey measure as well as for demographic variables. The remaining statistical analysis will consist of a comparison of HRQOL and all SNCS-34 domains. Correlation coefficients between SF-36 total score and total score of each SNCS domain will be calculated. All analyses will be conducted using a two-tailed test at the 0.05 significance level. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed