Addressing health disparities in survivors of breast cancer through lifestyle modifications and group support.

Authors

null

Susan H. McDunn

John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL

Susan H. McDunn, Olatokunbo Olorunfemi, Wendy Rogowski, Bettina Tahsin, Venita James, Karen Giese, Harry Miranda- Ocasio, Leon Fogelfeld

Organizations

John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL, John H Stroger Hospital, Chicago, IL, John H Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL

Research Funding

Other

Background: Obesity and inactivity have been shown to adversely affect outcomes in survivors of breast cancer. These factors may contribute to poorer outcomes in women of black and Hispanic populations, and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. We sought to improve overall well-being and limit weight gain in patients from these underserved populations through a group lifestyle intervention in a public hospital setting. Methods: 46 women were recruited and gave informed consent after completion of adjuvant chemotherapy for stage I-III breast cancer to participate in this feasibility pilot program. Blood work, body measurements, diet, two-minute walk tests, and PHQ9 depression scores were collected at the first and last of six monthly sessions. The group classes were led by a registered dietician and included diet and light exercise instruction at each visit. Results: Patient demographics and results are in the table below. Trends for non-completers included younger age, ethnicity, no hormonal therapy, lower baseline weight, lower HOMA IR, and dropout after two sessions. Among the 40% who completed all six sessions, there was a trend toward greater well-being (lower PHQ) with slight weight gain and increased insulin resistance. Completers tended to start in the same cohort and were more likely to complete if they attended more than two visits. Conclusions: Greater well-being may be an important outcome for group lifestyle improvement programs in populations with disparities. Motivations for better attendance may include group bonding. Participants will continue to be followed to obtain information on long-term weight change and cancer recurrence.

BaselineCompleters (n=18)Non-completers (n=28)
Age, years61.5 (51.0, 65.0)55.0 (48.0, 61.0)
African American16(88.9)20(71.4)
Latina1 (5.6)3 (10.7)
Hormone Therapy, yes12 (66.7)13 (46.4)
Weight, kg98.1 (83.1, 112.2)88.2 (81.5, 98.6)
BMI, kg/m235.0 (30.0, 42.3)34.0 (30.0, 36.8)
HOMA-IR4.2 (2.1, 8.0)3.1 (1.7, 4.7)
HbA1c, %5.7 (5.5, 6.5.8 (5.6, 6.3)
PHQ9 score, 0-205 (2, 6)5 (3, 8)
6 Month Completion data:
weight change, %1.5 (-2.6, 3.4)
No weight gain7 (38.9)
HOMA-IR4.5 (2.4, 7.2)
HbA1c, %5.9 (5.5, 6.4)
PHQ9 score, 0-202 (1, 5)
Data median (IQR) or n (%)

Disclaimer

This material on this page is ©2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology, all rights reserved. Licensing available upon request. For more information, please contact licensing@asco.org

Abstract Details

Meeting

2018 Palliative and Supportive Care in Oncology Symposium

Session Type

Poster Session

Session Title

Poster Session B: Advance Care Planning; Caregiver Support; Coordination and Continuity of Care; End-of-Life Care; Models of Care; Survivorship; and Symptom Biology, Assessment and Management

Track

Advance Care Planning,End-of-Life Care,Survivorship,Coordination and Continuity of Care,Symptom Biology, Assessment, and Management,Models of Care,Caregiver Support

Sub Track

Survivorship

Citation

J Clin Oncol 36, 2018 (suppl 34; abstr 177)

DOI

10.1200/JCO.2018.36.34_suppl.177

Abstract #

177

Poster Bd #

D14

Abstract Disclosures

Similar Abstracts

First Author: Eleonora Teplinsky

First Author: J. Vozmediano

Abstract

2023 ASCO Quality Care Symposium

Demand for oncology visits among low-risk breast cancer survivors.

First Author: Emily H. Douglas