Increasing Breast Cancer Surveillance among African American Breast Cancer Survivors
Abstract
Breast cancer survivors are at elevated risk for developing a new breast cancer compared to healthy women; they also are at considerable risk for breast cancer recurrence. According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, survivors should undergo careful breast cancer surveillance, including annual mammography and breast self-exam. However, studies indicate that breast cancer surveillance among African American survivors, particularly mammography, is low, especially given the higher risk of survivors as a group. The promotion of breast cancer surveillance among African American survivors is an area that deserves special attention, as cancers detected early are more treatable. One promising strategy is the adaptation of a peer-led intervention developed to increase screening among healthy African American women. The objectives of the current study are as follows: (1) to evaluate the impact of a peer-led intervention on breast cancer surveillance intention and adherence among African American breast cancer survivors through a randomized controlled trial, and (2) to investigate the mediational pathways through which the peer-led intervention impacts surveillance intention and adherence.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA443782
Entities
People
- Hayley Thompson
Organizations
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai