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Dysregulation of the HPA has been suggested as a mechanism through which social and biological factors contribute to racial disparities in breast cancer outcomes.The HPA axis plays a central role in regulating the physiological stress response;a prolonged and elevated glucocorticoid (GC) response
A. Specific Aims Aim One The major aim of the proposed study is to compare the effects of a TG by conference call for AAWBC with usual psychosocial care. We hypothesize that AAWBC who receive the TG by teleconference will have significantly greater cancer knowledge, less fear, less isolation, better
The goal of Aim 1 is to collect formative data via a mixed methods approach and use those results to culturally adapt the Witness Project for African immigrant populations. Cultural adaptation will follow the stage model outlined by Barrera et al.48 The model includes five stages: 1) information
Increasing evidence supports the importance of the role of pregnancy, lactation and post-weaning breast remodeling in the etiology of certain types of early onset aggressive breast cancers, including basal breast cancers, which are difficult to detect and treat and disproportionately affect African
Five to 10% of all breast cancer cases have been attributed to two breast ovarian cancer susceptibility genes called BRCA1 and BRCA2 (BRCA1/2). Genetic counseling and testing for BRCA1/2 mutations is now available through clinical research programs using standard counseling protocols. The goal of
OBJECTIVES:
- Characterize five established Los Angeles (LA)-based, peer-led African American Breast Cancer Survivor (AABCS) support groups by identifying and evaluating the successful elements of structure and process that distinguish these groups: the purpose and goals; theories and techniques
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. Determine feasibility of using a free online commercial weight loss program (SparkPeople) in African-American (AA) breast cancer survivors, as measured by: 1) Accrual: percent (%) patients recruited and completing baseline assessments; 2) Study retention: % patients completing
OBJECTIVES:
- To develop a weight loss intervention for obese African American women who are breast cancer survivors.
OUTLINE: This is a randomized study. Participants are randomized to 1 of 2 intervention groups.
- Group 1: Participants receive traditional individual dietary and exercise counseling
OBJECTIVES:
- Compare disease-specific, generic, and global quality of life measures in African-American survivors of breast cancer with Caucasian survivors of breast cancer.
- Compare these quality of life measures in African-American survivors of breast cancer with control group of
This is a randomized study with 300 African American (AA) breast cancer survivors to be conducted in Chicago Park District (CPD) facilities. The study will be based in six predominantly AA communities in Chicago (Roseland, Pullman, Englewood, Chatham, Austin, South Shore, Woodlawn, Calumet Heights,
CX-839-007 is an open-label Phase 2 study of the combination of CB-839 with paclitaxel in patients of African ancestry and non-African ancestry with advanced triple negative breast cancer. Multiple single-arm cohorts will be enrolled in which 800 mg BID CB-839 will be administered in combination
African American (AA) women with a family history of breast cancer who are eligible for genetic counseling and express an interest in participating in the study will be consented and complete a brief survey before and after viewing an educational video on genetic counseling. Survey questions will be
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To evaluate the ability of peer navigation (PN) to improve understanding of survivorship care planning (SCP) at 6 months.
II. To promote adherence to the SCP schedule of follow-up examinations at 12 months.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To evaluate the effect of PN on change from
The study is designed to assess the rate of completion of planned oncology therapy in the absence of a hematological event defined as episodes of febrile neutropenia and treatment discontinuation due to neutropenia. A completion rate of 80% is considered of clinical relevance as to benefit breast