Helping older women with breast cancer manage their care priorities
Official title: Patient Priorities Survivorship Care for Older Women with Breast Cancer
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston · NIH-10977815 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping older women who have survived breast cancer figure out what health issues matter most to them, so they can have better conversations with their doctors and create a care plan that fits their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 27, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $312,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R03AG089057-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10977815 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are navigating survivorship while managing other chronic health conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not breast cancer survivors or those who do not have multiple chronic conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the unique healthcare needs and priorities of older women who are breast cancer survivors. It aims to develop a framework that helps these patients identify their health priorities and preferences, which will be discussed with their oncology providers to create a personalized care plan. By facilitating conversations about treatment options and managing multiple health conditions, the research seeks to improve the overall survivorship experience for these women. The approach includes structured sessions to identify priorities and follow-up discussions with healthcare providers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower older breast cancer survivors to take an active role in their care, leading to improved health outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that patient-centered approaches in cancer care can lead to better engagement and outcomes, suggesting that this framework may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Giza, Dana Elena — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Giza, Dana Elena
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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.