Understanding Breast Cancer Recovery and Life After Diagnosis
Infrastructure for Pathways, a Prospective Study of Breast Cancer Survivorship
['FUNDING_U01'] · KAISER FOUNDATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE · NIH-11089492
This project helps us learn more about how women live and thrive after a breast cancer diagnosis, especially focusing on diverse groups.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | KAISER FOUNDATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11089492 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project supports a long-term effort to follow thousands of women who were diagnosed with breast cancer. Researchers collect information on their health, lifestyle choices like diet and exercise, and how they use complementary therapies. We also gather important biological samples like blood and saliva, along with tumor tissue, to understand the disease better. By combining this with their medical records, we hope to uncover factors that influence recovery and long-term health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project focuses on women previously diagnosed with first primary invasive breast cancer within the Kaiser Permanente Northern California health care system who were enrolled between 2006 and 2013.
Not a fit: Patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer or those outside the original study cohort would not directly participate in this specific infrastructure grant.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could lead to a better understanding of breast cancer survivorship, helping to develop new strategies for improving the health and quality of life for women after a breast cancer diagnosis.
How similar studies have performed: Large prospective cohort studies have been highly successful in identifying risk factors and outcomes for various diseases, providing a strong foundation for this ongoing work.
Where this research is happening
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- KAISER FOUNDATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE — Oakland, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KUSHI, LAWRENCE H — KAISER FOUNDATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE
- Study coordinator: KUSHI, LAWRENCE H
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 below.