A Cardiometabolic Screening Program for Breast Cancer Survivors

Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins

Summary

This research study is being done to implement a screening program for prediabetes, diabetes, dyslipidemia and/or hyperlipidemia, and higher risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors. This program will also help to direct individuals with risk factors to community and institutional resources for management.

Description

The investigators propose a prospective cardiometabolic screening program for breast cancer survivors. A formalized screening program may ensure that all patients are receiving these routine screening tests. This program could not only serve to detect prediabetes, diabetes, dyslipidemia and/or hyperlipidemia, but also direct individuals with other risk factors to community and institutional resources for management. HYPOTHESIS * Prediabetes, diabetes, dyslipidemia and overweight/obesity are prevalent in women with early stage breast cancer. * Participants that continue to participate in the…

Eligibility

Age range: 18+ years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: No

Detailed criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of early stage breast cancer * Completed local and/or systemic therapy at least 3 months ago * Receiving medical oncology care at through the breast cancer clinics at Johns Hopkins Medical Institute, including the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center in Baltimore MD and Green Spring Station in Lutherville-Timonium MD, and Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C. * Read and speak English Exclusion Criteria: * Metastatic breast cancer

Interventions

Other
Prescreening
Eligible patients (history of early stage breast cancer and at least 3 months from completion of local and systemic therapy at Johns Hopkins, reads and speaks English) complete survey for demographics, smoking status \& questions about cardiovascular disease.
Other
Screening and Enrollment
Consent
Behavioral
Baseline
Behavioral Battery and Patient Reported Outcome Quality of Life questionnaires (EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-BR23) Labs (Hba1c + lipid panel if not done within 12 months or if abnormal within 1 year) Abstract vitals from chart review
Behavioral
Interpret BMI
Refer to Healthful Eating, Activity and Weight Program (HEAWP) if BMI ≥25 and not already on lifestyle intervention
Other
Interpret HbA1c
HbA1c results categorized as follows: HbA1c \<5.7%; HbA1c 5.7-6.4%; HbA1c 6.5%+; or Known diabetic on medication
Other

Location

Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Baltimore, Maryland
443-287-6547