STANFORD UNIVERSITY RESEARCH

Brain Health After Breast Cancer Chemotherapy

Some women have difficulties with cognitive functions following breast cancer chemotherapy including struggles with memory, attention, processing speed, multitasking, and problem-solving. The goal of this National Cancer Institute study is to improve our understanding of these difficulties and try to identify women who are at the most risk for having them

We are looking for women who:
• have a diagnosis of primary breast cancer (stages I-IIIA)
• have not started chemotherapy or radiation treatment OR have completed chemotherapy at least one month ago
• are 35-68 years old
• are free from any metallic implants or biomedical devices

Participation involves two study visits approximately 12-16 months apart. Each visit will take about 2.5 hours and includes:

• brain MRI scan at the Stanford Lucas Center
• cognitive testing and questionnaires completed online

Participants who have not begun cancer treatment (except for surgery) will need to complete the first study visit before the start of chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Benefits of participation: You will receive an honorarium of $75 for your completion of each study appointment. We cannot guarantee that you will receive any specific benefits from participating. Potential risks of participation: You may experience mild, temporary frustration and/or anxiety during difficult cognitive testing items and/or the MRI scan.

For further information please contact the Cancer Survivorship Research Team at cancerwellness@stanford.edu or (650) 723-6250

For further information regarding questions, concerns, or complaints about research, research related injury, and questions about the rights of research participants, please call (650) 723-5244 or call toll free 1-866-680-2906 or write the Administrative Panel on Human Subjects in Medical Research, Administrative Panels Office, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-5401