Heart Health After Cancer Treatment (HEART-ACT)

The Heart Health After Cancer Treatment (HEART-ACT): A Pilot Study of a Multi-disciplinary Health Behavior Intervention in People With a History of Breast Cancer to Reduce Heart Disease Risk After Cancer Treatment.

This is a pilot study testing multi-disciplinary health behavior intervention in breast cancer survivors who have been treated at Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG).

OBJECTIVES:

1. Evaluating feasibility and acceptability of the program.
2. Evaluating the effects of the program on health outcomes including change in exercise capacity, change in quality of life, change in risk factors, and adverse events.
3. Evaluating changes in patient-reported measures.

OUTLINE:

Participants with a history of breast cancer who receive care at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) will receive the intervention which is comprised of a 12-week multi-disciplinary health behavior program. Each participant will have an individualized assessment, goal and plan for each component of the program. Follow-up for outcomes will occur at 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18+
• Diagnosis of breast cancer
• Treated with curative intent
• Able to communicate in English, Spanish, or Cantonese
• Able to consent for self
• Receive care at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

• Chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery planned in next 3 months
• Life expectancy < 1 year