A QoL Intervention for Young African American Breast Cancer Survivors
Breast Cancer, Anatomic Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage IA Breast Cancer AJCC v8
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Breast Cancer
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Biologically born women
- Self-identify as AA
- Are aged 18 to 44 years on study entry
- Are diagnosed with breast cancer stage I-III
- Have completed treatment with chemotherapy and/or radiation for stage I-III breast cancer prior to study entry
- Are English- speaking
- Have telephone and internet access
Exclusion Criteria:
- Participation in formal survivorship navigation programs because they are associated with improved health- related outcomes, which could be a confounder
Sites / Locations
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer CenterRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Y-AMBIENT
Attention Control
Y-AMBIENT is a four-month, telephone-based intervention that includes three themed education sessions with three follow-up sessions, written materials, and videos. All themed education and follow-up sessions are conducted according to the respective Y-AMBIENT session outlines and audio-recorded. Session 1, titled "My Self, My Soul," covers topics related to spiritual growth and finding meaning in illness. Session 2, titled "My Body," covers topics related to breast changes, aches/pains, fatigue, and weight changes. Session 3, titled "My Mind and My Relationships," covers topics related to anxiety, fear, and relationships with others. The sessions will take approximately one hour, with follow-ups lasting about 20 minutes. Participants will receive both printed and electronic PDF versions of written materials, in addition to video links, to reinforce content delivered during Sessions.
The control condition will consist of receiving a culturally-targeted cookbook applied by an adapted "Food for Thought" cookbook, a guide to grocery shopping smart, and telephone socialization calls. We opted to use the cookbook and guide as conversation pieces given cultural practices associated with food and avert financial constraints with shopping tips. During three, one-hour socialization calls, we will use scripted questions to encourage discussion about the participant, cookbook and guide, and obtain information about survivorship concerns without providing coaching. The follow-up calls will last about 20 minutes.