How culture and daily habits affect symptoms and health in Chinese American and White breast cancer survivors
Official title: Longitudinal investigation of sociocultural and behavioral influences on symptom management, biological response, and functioning between Chinese and White breast cancer survivors.
Funded at Georgetown University · NIH-11324495 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project explores how cultural background, diet, stress, and physical activity relate to symptoms, inflammation, and daily functioning in Chinese American and non-Hispanic White breast cancer survivors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgetown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2021 |
| Project end | February 28, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $611,443 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA248413-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11324495 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adult breast cancer survivors who identify as Chinese American or non-Hispanic White and are willing to complete surveys and provide blood samples over time.
✕Less likely to help
People without a history of breast cancer, those who do not identify as Chinese American or non-Hispanic White, or those unwilling to attend study visits or give blood are unlikely to benefit from participating.
What this research studies
As a breast cancer survivor, you would be followed over time with regular surveys about symptoms, stress, diet, beliefs, and physical activity, and asked to give blood samples to measure stress hormones and inflammation. The study compares Chinese American and non-Hispanic White survivors to see how cultural factors and behaviors link to how people feel and function. Researchers will track changes across multiple visits to learn whether differences in reporting or lifestyle explain why some people have more fatigue, pain, or poorer physical functioning. The goal is to identify patterns that could point to better, culturally appropriate ways to support recovery and symptom management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could lead to more culturally tailored symptom management and support for Chinese American and White breast cancer survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has found cultural differences in symptom reports and diet, but combining long-term symptom tracking with biological markers across these groups is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
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Georgetown University
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Judy Huei-Yu — Georgetown University
- Study coordinator: Wang, Judy Huei-Yu
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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.