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Project Title Pathways to Recovery After Breast Cancer

Researcher Annette Stanton, Ph.D. , University of California Los Angeles

Study Summary In an effort to find the best way to empower women with the information they need as they begin to live their lives after breast cancer, researchers across the nation and the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service have developed a study that is investigating the best way to provide post-treatment education materials via the Internet or CD-Rom, to breast cancer survivors.

Who Can Participate? You can join the PATHWAYS TO RECOVERY study if you match ALL of these MAIN categories:

•You were diagnosed with Stage I, II or III breast cancer

•You have completed your primary breast cancer treatment within the last 6 months OR are about to complete treatment within the next month. “Primary” treatment means surgery and/or chemotherapy and/or radiation. Women who have completed or are about to complete primary treatment, but are taking Herceptin, Tamoxifen and other such drugs are eligible.

•You have never been diagnosed with another cancer (breast cancer is the only invasive cancer you have had)

•You are over 18 years old

•You are able to speak and understand English

•You have access to a computer

The Information Specialist may ask you additional questions to be sure that this study is a right fit for you.

What Does Participation Involve? If you join the study you will be provided with a toll-free number for the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service (CIS). You will then be asked to call the CIS at your convenience between 9:00 am – 4:30pm your local time, and let the Cancer Information Specialist know that you are interested in being part of the PATHWAYS TO RECOVERY study. You will have a brief conversation with the specialist and will then be provided with written materials through the mail or a multi-media education tool containing information about life after breast cancer, either on-line or by CD-Rom.

About two weeks after receiving the information, you might be contacted by the CIS to address your remaining questions. The specific materials you receive will be decided randomly, like the flip of a coin, but all approaches will offer information regarding life after breast cancer, including managing the effects of treatment and maintaining your health; dealing with emotions, communication, and relationships; and getting the most from your doctor visits. You also will complete a brief phone interview two and nine months later regarding how you are doing and your experiences with the materials.

Where? Anywhere in The United States

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