Bridging reproductive health care for rural female cancer survivors
Official title: Pilot Project 1: Creating Bridges to Reproductive Health Care for Rural Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Funded at San Diego State University · NIH-11402713 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A pilot program to make reproductive health care easier to access for adolescent and young adult (AYA) female cancer survivors in a rural, underserved area.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $72,970 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA285117-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11402713 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Female adolescent and young adult cancer survivors in Imperial County or similar rural, medically underserved areas who speak English or Spanish.
✕Less likely to help
Survivors without access to primary care or telehealth resources may not experience immediate benefits.
What this research studies
This project targets Latina AYA cancer survivors in Imperial County and tests a multi-component approach to improve uptake of reproductive health care. It will adapt and pilot a reproductive risk summary and survivorship care plan, add navigation support, and offer telehealth reproductive consultations. The activities will involve English and Spanish materials, focus groups with survivors and families, and interviews with health care providers to ensure cultural and literacy needs are met. The aim is to create scalable tools and workflows that clinicians can use in rural communities to address infertility risks and pregnancy outcomes after cancer.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help more survivors access timely reproductive health information and services.
How similar studies have gone: This approach builds on prior work and adapts proven components for a rural, diverse population.
Where this research is happening
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San Diego State University
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Williams, Shiloh a — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Williams, Shiloh a
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.