Quality of Life for African-American Breast Cancer Survivors

Quality of Life for African-American Breast Cancer Survivors

What is the purpose of the study?

To examine ways to improve quality of life for African-American breast cancer survivors.

Who is eligible for the study?

African-American breast cancer survivors of any age who:

Are at least one year past diagnosis
Have completed treatment, but still may be taking tamoxifen or other hormonal
treatment
Are currently disease-free

What do we know about African-American women and breast cancer ?

Have not benefited as much as women of other ethnicities from advances in breast cancer treatment
Are more likely than Caucasian women to be diagnosed before menopause

What is required to participate in the study?

What's in it for me?

Free counseling about:

Reducing hot flashes and increasing postmenopausal health with relaxation,
stress management and healthy habits
Enhancing sexual communication and desire
Coping with infertility or concerns about healthy pregnancy after breast cancer
Understanding genetic cancer risk issues for family members

I want to participate in the study.

If you'd like to participate, call (713) 745-4274, Dr. Rosell Jeffries.

Dr. Leslie R. Schover
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Division of Cancer Prevention
Department of Behavioral Science

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