Helping Black breast cancer survivors stick to treatment
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at whether better communication can help newly diagnosed Black breast cancer patients start and follow their recommended treatment plan (like chemotherapy or hormone therapy). It may help you feel more supported so treatment is taken as intended.
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Who can take part
- You self-identify as Black
- You were recently diagnosed—about 4 weeks after surgery and before starting chemotherapy or hormone (endocrine) therapy
- Your care team says you are eligible for chemotherapy and/or hormone therapy under standard guidelines
- You can read, speak, and understand English
- You had no cancer treatment in the last 2 years (except skin cancer)
- You can give consent and your doctor is able to enroll you in the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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