Using Modifiable Risk Factors to Predict Inferior Care and Survival after Breast Cancer Diagnosis: A Novel Approach to Addressing Health Disparities

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Abstract

RESEARCH SUMMARY / ABSTRACT Despite overall declines in breast cancer mortality in the United States, significant disparities in breast cancer treatment and outcomes persist. Access-related, biological, psychosocial, and provider-specific factors previously demonstrated to be associated with disparities after breast cancer diagnosis are, on the whole, static systemic or individual features that are difficult or impossible to change. As an alternative approach to addressing disparities in breast cancer, we propose creating a risk prediction model for Breast cancer Risk of Inferior Survival and Care (BRISC) that incorporates dynamic, modifiable risk factors to identify women at greatest risk for compromised care and worse survival after diagnosis with breast cancer. After development and validation, we will use the BRISC model to conduct statistical simulations and costing activities to estimate the improvement in value (i.e., outcomes achieved per health-care dollar spent) achieved via implementation of high-impact, risk-modifying interventions to facilitate receipt of guideline-concordant breast cancer treatment. Finally, we will develop a parsimonious, clinic-based data collection tool to be completed by patients and providers for the purpose of operationalizing the BRISC model as a component of routine oncologic care.

Key facts

NIH application ID
10009300
Project number
5K08CA241390-02
Recipient
DUKE UNIVERSITY
Principal Investigator
Oluwadamilola M. Fayanju
Activity code
K08
Funding institute
NIH
Fiscal year
2020
Award amount
$244,740
Award type
5
Project period
2019-09-05 → 2021-08-31