Understanding Breast Cancer Risk and Screening in Individuals on Hormone Therapy Through a Pilot Breast Cancer Screening Program
Medical College of Wisconsin
Summary
This investigation is a prospective breast cancer screening study open to all individuals on hormone therapy. Using a mixed methods approach, the study will 1) gather prospective quantitative breast imaging data in conjunction with hormone therapy and family cancer history and 2) investigate individuals on hormone therapy perceptions and experiences in the breast cancer screening program, and 3) identify individual and systems-level barriers to breast cancer screening.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 30–75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria for Individuals on Hormone Therapy: 1. Males 40-75 years of age with a history of ≥9 months of estrogen and/or progesterone hormone therapy. 2. Females 40-75 years of age with any history of testosterone hormone therapy, with or without cosmetic mastectomy, but have not undergone complete mastectomy. 3. Persons who have undergone breast cancer screening before can participate. 4. Individuals who meet criteria for above eligibility and are ≥30-39 years of age with a 1st or 2nd degree family member with breast cancer. 5. Ability to speak, read, and write in English. 6. Abilit…
Interventions
- Diagnostic TestBreast Cancer Screening
Screening mammography as well as whole breast ultrasound interpreted by BI-RADS.
- OtherSurvey/Interview
A mixed-methods approach including electronic surveys and one on one interviews.
- OtherFocus Group
A semi-structured focus group with open-ended questions that explores faculty and staff experiences in a breast cancer screening program for individuals on hormone therapy.
Location
- Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, Wisconsin