Geriatric Care Survivorship Intervention for Improving the Overall Health of Older Adults With Stage I-III Breast Cancer Who Have Completed Curative Treatment

Implementation of a Geriatric Care Survivorship Intervention in Older Adults Who Have Completed Curative Intent Therapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer

This trial studies the effect of a geriatric care survivorship intervention in improving the overall health of older adults who have completed curative treatment for stage I-III breast cancer. Geriatric assessment is the complete examination of an elderly individual, which includes a full valuation of the physical and mental conditions, as well as a check of emotional state. Geriatric assessment and survivorship visits after treatment may reduce health burdens and improve the well-being and quality of life of elderly patients with breast cancer. Researchers hope to improve the overall health of older adults who have undergone curative treatment for stage I-III breast cancer.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

I. Determine the feasibility of implementing the geriatric care survivorship intervention in older adults who have completed curative-intent chemotherapy.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Assess the impact of a Geriatric Assessment (GA)-guided intervention on patient-reported quality-of-life/physical function (assessed by the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast [FACT-B]), geriatric assessment measures (assessed by GA) and objective physical function (assessed by the Short Physical Performance Battery [SPPB]) in older survivors from baseline to 6- and 12-months +/- 4-weeks post-chemotherapy.

II. Determine the impact of intervention on patient reported cognitive function (FACT-Cog) and objective cognitive function (Mini-Cog) from baseline to 6- and 12-months +/- 4-weeks post-chemotherapy.

III. Estimate the effect of the intervention on completion of referral appointments and contacts with primary care providers.

IV. Estimate the effect of the intervention on emergent healthcare utilization (emergency room [ER] visits and hospitalizations) at 6- and 12-months +/- 4 weeks post-chemotherapy.

V. Determine the impact of the intervention on both patient and caregiver satisfaction with care ("Health Care Climate Questionnaire") from baseline to 6- and 12-months +/- 4-weeks post-chemotherapy.

VI. Determine the impact of intervention on caregiver distress ("Burden Scale for Family Caregivers") and satisfaction with care ("Health Care Climate Questionnaire") from baseline to 6- and 12-months +/- 4-weeks post-chemotherapy.

OUTLINE:

Patients complete geriatric assessments at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months later. Based on the assessments, patients may receive further intervention at survivorship visit. Patients also receive survivorship care educational materials and wear a wearable activity tracking device for 1 year on study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• >= 65-years-old
• Histologically confirmed Stage I, II or III breast cancer (if the patient has had more than one breast cancer, the most recent diagnosis)
• Within 8 (+/- 14 days) weeks of completing a chemotherapy regimen for breast cancer either as standard-of-care or on a study (can be receiving concomitant radiation, HER-2 targeted agents and/or endocrine therapy)
• English or Spanish speaking
• Able to provide written, informed consent
• Willing and able to meet all study requirement
• CAREGIVER ELIGIBILITY: >= 18-years-old
• CAREGIVER ELIGIBILITY: Ability to complete required study procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

• The presence of significant medical conditions that in the physician's (either the patient's primary oncologist of the study principal investigator) judgement preclude participation in the exercise intervention