Determinants and Outcomes of Surgical Treatment for Hispanic Women with Early Stage Breast Cancer

The goal of this study concerns examination of whether psychological or clinical determinants place Hispanic women with early stage breast cancer at higher risk for negative outcomes related to: surgical treatment choice; patient satisfaction; and health-related quality of life.

For more information on this project, please contact Center Associate Director, Nancy K. Janz at nkjanz@umich.edu. Dr. Janz is part of a multidisciplinary team working on a program of breast cancer research from the University of Michigan Medical School, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Wayne State University, and the University of Southern California. The team is directed by Dr. Steven Katz. Dr. Janz oversees the Quality of Life aspects of the grants.

Project-Related Presentations:

Janz NK, Mujahid M, Hawley S, Hamilton A, Katz SJ. Racial/ethnic differences in adequacy of information and peer support for women with breast cancer. 2007 ASCO Annual Meeting; 2007; Chicago, IL.

Mujahid M, Janz NK, Hawley S, Hamilton A, Katz SJ. Patterns and consequences of missed work after diagnosis of breast cancer. 2007 ASCO Annual Meeting; 2007; Chicago, IL,