This research study is being done to implement a screening program for prediabetes, diabetes, dyslipidemia and/or hyperlipidemia, and higher risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors. This program will also help to direct individuals with risk factors to community and institutional resources for management.
The investigators propose a prospective cardiometabolic screening program for breast cancer survivors. A formalized screening program may ensure that all patients are receiving these routine screening tests. This program could not only serve to detect prediabetes, diabetes, dyslipidemia and/or hyperlipidemia, but also direct individuals with other risk factors to community and institutional resources for management. HYPOTHESIS * Prediabetes, diabetes, dyslipidemia and overweight/obesity are prevalent in women with early stage breast cancer. * Participants that continue to participate in the study will have lower HbA1c, lower LDL, percent weight loss, and change in patient-reported outcomes (quality of life, function and symptoms) at 6 and 12 months compared to baseline. * Risk factors for cardiovascular disease (such as tobacco use, family history, hypertension) are common in breast cancer patients. * The screening program will refer patients to established institutional programs and resources (Cardiovascular Disease prevention program, Healthful Weight Eating Activity Program and Endocrinology). * The prevalence of prediabetes, diabetes and dyslipidemia in women with breast cancer will be significantly higher than healthy controls from a national database, matched for age and other comorbidities. OBJECTIVES Primary Objectives 1. To estimate the prevalence of prediabetes, diabetes, dyslipidemia and overweight/obesity in women with early stage breast cancer 2. To estimate the proportion of participants with lower HbA1c, lower LDL, percent weight loss, and change in patient-reported outcomes (quality of life, function and symptoms) at 6 and 12 months compared to baseline. Secondary Objectives 1. To estimate the prevalence of other risk factors for cardiovascular disease (tobacco use, family history, hypertension) in breast cancer patients 2. To report the number of referrals of individuals with diabetes or prediabetes or risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) to established institutional programs and resources. 3. To compare the prevalence of prediabetes, diabetes and dyslipidemia in women with breast cancer with healthy controls from a national database, matched for age and other comorbidities. Exploratory 1. To assess change in HbA1c from baseline 6 and 12 months, and use of antidiabetes pharmacotherapy for patients referred to Endocrinology for diabetes management 2. To assess change in total cholesterol and LDL from baseline to 6 and 12 months, and use of statins, aspirin or antihypertensives for patients referred to CVD prevention program 3. To assess percent weight loss, and use of pharmacotherapy in patients referred to institutional weight loss program
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SCREENING
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
450
Eligible patients (history of early stage breast cancer and at least 3 months from completion of local and systemic therapy at Johns Hopkins, reads and speaks English) complete survey for demographics, smoking status \& questions about cardiovascular disease.
Consent
Behavioral Battery and Patient Reported Outcome Quality of Life questionnaires (EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-BR23) Labs (Hba1c + lipid panel if not done within 12 months or if abnormal within 1 year) Abstract vitals from chart review
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
RECRUITINGPrevalence of prediabetes
The proportion of women with early stage breast cancer who have prediabetes: The number is determined through medical history, laboratory results, and baseline survey. Prevalence of prediabetes, will be estimated with an exact 95% confidence interval.
Time frame: 3 years
Prevalence of diabetes
The proportion of women with early stage breast cancer who have diabetes: The number is determined through medical history, laboratory results, and baseline survey. Prevalence of diabetes, will be estimated with an exact 95% confidence interval.
Time frame: 3 years
Prevalence of hyperlipidemia
The proportion of women with early stage breast cancer with hyperlipidemia as determined by medical history and laboratory results. Prevalence of hyperlipidemia will be estimated with an exact 95% confidence interval.
Time frame: 3 years
Change in HbA1c
The percent change in HbA1c laboratory results, at 6 and 12 months compared to baseline.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 months, 12 months
Change in LDL cholesterol
The percent change in LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) laboratory results at 6 and 12 months compared to baseline.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 months, 12 months
Prevalence of obesity/ overweight
The proportion of women with early stage breast cancer with BMI \>/= 25kg/mg squared. Body Mass Index (BMI) as recorded in participant electronic medical record will be evaluated to determine the percent change in Body Mass Index from baseline at 6 and 12 months.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 months, 12 months
Quality of Life Questionnaire The European Organisation for Research and Treatment Cancer C30
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Refer to Healthful Eating, Activity and Weight Program (HEAWP) if BMI ≥25 and not already on lifestyle intervention
HbA1c results categorized as follows: HbA1c \<5.7%; HbA1c 5.7-6.4%; HbA1c 6.5%+; or Known diabetic on medication
Based on above categories: HbA1c \<5.7%: Any of these cardiovascular disease risk factors: current/former tobacco use, total cholesterol \>200, family history of Coronary Artery Disease/Heart Attack in first degree family \<55 year old male or \<65 year old female, systolic blood pressure \>130 HbA1c 5.7-6.4%: Refer to Primary Care Provider and consider Healthful Eating, Activity and Weight Program (HEAWP) HbA1c 6.5%+: Refer to Endocrinology if HbA1c ≥8% Known diabetic on medication: Refer to Endocrinology if HbA1c ≥7%
If risk factors are present - refer to Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Program
Provide individual patient handout based on all above interventions
6 and 12 month labs (if prior abnormal) and Patient Reported Outcome questionnaires
Participants will complete the Quality of Life Questionnaire C30 The Quality of Life Questionnaire-C30, which includes 30 items. The 30 items assess physical, role, emotional, cognitive and social functioning, global health status or Quality Of Life scales, fatigue, pain, nausea and vomiting, dyspnea, insomnia, appetite loss, constipation, diarrhea and financial difficulties. The Quality of Life Questionnaire-C30 is scored on the basis of classical test theory (CTT), and uses the total item score as the scale score. All of the scales and single-item measures range in score from 0 to 100. Higher score for the functioning scales and global health status denote a better level of functioning (i.e. a better state of the patient), while higher scores on the symptom and single-item scales indicate a higher level of symptoms (i.e. a worse state of the patient). The percent change in Patient Reported Outcome scores from baseline is accessed at 6 months and 12 months.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 months, 12 months
Breast-specific symptoms assessed by the of The European Organisation for Research and Treatment Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire BR-23
Participants to complete the EORTC Quality of Life Questionnaire-BR23. The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-BR23 has demonstrated validity and reliability as a quality of life questionnaires specific for breast cancer. The EORTC QLQ-BR23 is a breast-specific module that comprises of 23 questions to assess body image, sexual functioning, sexual enjoyment, future perspective, systemic therapy side effects, breast symptoms, arm symptoms and upset by hair loss. The scoring approach for the QLQ-BR23 is identical to QLQ-C30. All of the scales and single-item measures range in score from 0 to 100. Higher score for the functioning scales and global health status denote a better level of functioning (i.e. a better state of the patient), while higher scores on the symptom and single-item scales indicate a higher level of symptoms (i.e. a worse state). The percent change in scores from baseline is assessed at 6 months and 12 months.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 months, 12 months
Cardiovascular risk factors (tobacco use)
The cardiovascular risk factor of tobacco use will be identified from review of medical history in electronic medical records, and surveys from participants. The proportion of patients enrolled in the study with this risk factor will be summarized descriptively.
Time frame: 3 years
Cardiovascular risk factors (family history)
The cardiovascular risk factor of family history will be identified from review of medical history in electronic medical records, and surveys from participants. The proportion of patients enrolled in the study with this risk factor will be summarized descriptively.
Time frame: 3 years
Cardiovascular risk factors (hypertension)
The cardiovascular risk factor of hypertension will be identified from review of medical history in electronic medical records, and surveys from participants. The proportion of patients enrolled in the study with this risk factors will be summarized descriptively.
Time frame: 3 years
Referrals for individuals with pre-diabetes
Total number of individuals with (prediabetes) referred to established institutional programs and resources. The number of referrals overall, by disease type, and per patient will be summarized descriptively.
Time frame: 3 years
Referrals for individuals with diabetes
Total number of individuals with diabetes referred to established institutional programs and resources. The number of referrals overall, by disease type, and per patient will be summarized descriptively.
Time frame: 3 years
Referrals for individuals with risk of cardiovascular disease
Total number of individuals with risk factors for cardiovascular disease referred to established institutional programs and resources. The number of referrals by disease type, and per patient will be summarized descriptively.
Time frame: 3 years
Prevalence of prediabetes in women with breast cancer versus healthy individuals
Compare the prevalence of prediabetes in women with breast cancer versus healthy controls from a national database, controlling for age and other confounding factors. The investigators will obtain access to a national database that provides information on the incidence of prediabetes, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and history of breast cancer. The investigators will compare the expected number of incident cases of prediabetes to the observed number in The investigators' cohort, adjusting for age and race.
Time frame: 3 years
Prevalence of diabetes in women with breast cancer versus healthy individuals
Prevalence of of diabetes in women with breast cancer versus healthy controls from a national database, controlling for age and other confounding factors. The investigators will obtain access to a national database that provides information on the incidence of prediabetes, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and history of breast cancer. The investigators will compare the expected number of incident cases of diabetes to the observed number in The investigators' cohort, adjusting for age and race.
Time frame: 3 years
Prevalence of hyperlipidemia in women with breast cancer versus healthy individuals
Prevalence of hyperlipidemia in women with breast cancer versus healthy controls from a national database, controlling for age and other confounding factors. The investigators will obtain access to a national database that provides information on the incidence of prediabetes, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and history of breast cancer. The investigators will compare the expected number of incident cases of hyperlipidemia to the observed number in The investigators cohort, adjusting for age and race.
Time frame: 3 years