Social and Environmental Determinants of Breast Cancer Survivorship: the Black Breast Cancer Survivor's Intervention (BBCSI)
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Summary
The goal of this research study is to learn about the effects of the BBCSI course on the quality of life of Black breast cancer survivors. A community-based and peer-led Black Breast Cancer Survivor's Intervention (BBCSI) course has been developed to help improve the quality of life of Black breast cancer survivors.
Description
Primary Objectives: Develop a prototype of the BBCSI curriculum and assess satisfaction of the intervention. Determine the preliminary efficacy of the BBCSI. Evaluate fidelity, feasibility, acceptability, barriers, and facilitators of the BBCSI.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: Master Trainers: To be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all the following criteria: 1. Adult women aged 18 years and older 2. Histologically confirmed stage 0-III breast cancer 3. No evidence of metastatic disease 4. Self-identify as Black 5. Able to communicate in English Participants: To be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all the following criteria: 1. Adult women aged 18 years and older 2. Histologically confirmed stage 0-III breast cancer 3. No evidence of metastatic disease 4. Within four-years of diagn…
Interventions
- BehavioralBlack Breast Cancer Survivor's Intervention
Participants will complete the BBCSI course (1-hour virtual sessions every week for 6 weeks), answer questionnaires before and after the course, and provide urine samples.
Location
- The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, Texas