Improving the Approach to and Management of the Older Metastatic Breast Cancer Patient

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Conditions studied: Metastatic Breast Cancer

In brief

The purpose of this study is to enhance the care of older metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients by increasing awareness among oncology providers as to the unique aspects of care required for older patients. The goal of the study is to educate providers on the utility of geriatric assessment in guiding therapy of older metastatic breast cancer patients. The investigators will also assess the feasibility and benefit of incorporating geriatric self-assessments into clinical practice. The study will include three phases.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03007641

Run by

Fox Chase Cancer Center

People needed

100

Starts

2016-11-01

Expected to finish

2019-04-23

Last updated by the study team

2020-03-02

Who can join

Age: 70 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Evidence of metastatic breast cancer (MBC)
• Ongoing active therapy for MBC
• Ability to sign informed consent, and complete a self-assessment evaluation.
• Life expectancy >3 months

You may not qualify if…

• No evidence of MBC
• Inability to read and understand English
• Not on active therapy

Where it is running

• Bozeman Deaconess Hospital — Bozeman, Montana, United States
• AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute — Egg Harbor, New Jersey, United States
• Fox Chase Cancer Center — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
• Pottstown Memorial Medical Center — Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States
• Confluence Health — Wenatchee, Washington, United States

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