Promoting Breast Cancer Screening in Women Who Survived Childhood Cancer (NCT01579552)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to empower women to improve their health in two very important areas: breast and heart health. This twelve-month study will compare two methods of informing participants about potential health risks and ways to stay healthy. The EMPOWER Study has been designed for adult women who were treated for a childhood cancer with chest radiation.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (7 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (3 items).
Location: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All protocol activities) — New York, New York
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosed with breast cancer
- Participated in the Project VISION feasibility study (exposed to part of the intervention)
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All protocol activities) — New York, New York
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital — Memphis, Tennessee
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.