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Women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, and
their teenage daughters, are encouraged to take part in a
study to help health professionals better understand the
impact of breast cancer on teenage daughters.
"We know that
breast cancer effects the whole family," says Hillary
Rutter, director of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer
Hotline and Support Program, which is co-sponsoring this
research. "We
feel that this research will help in knowing the best way to
support the daughters of women with breast cancer."
To qualify, women and
their daughters must meet the following criteria: 1) have an
initial diagnosis of Stage I or II breast cancer, 2) are
currently receiving adjuvant treatment (radiation or
chemotherapy) or have completed treatment within the past
year and 3) daughters must be between 13 and 17 years old.
Those who meet the
requirements will be asked to meet with the researcher at a
place convenient to the participant.
The teen will be asked to complete two questionnaires
while the mother will be asked to provide basic information
about the family. The
questionnaires take approximately forty-five minutes to
complete and all information will be kept confidential.
Teens who participate
in the project will be given a $10 gift certificate to Old
Navy or The Gap. A
summary of the study's results will be mailed to
participants upon request.
The study is a joint
project between the Adelphi University School of Social Work
in Garden City and the hotline.
Joanne Quinn-Beers, ACSW, is conducting the research
as part of the requirements for the Doctorate in Social
Welfare.
For information and to
enroll, call Joanne Quinn-Beers, ACSW at 631-928-4804.
The Hotline is New York
State's only breast cancer hotline, offering emotional
support, information and referral.
The toll free number is 800-877-8077.
Help is just a phone call away.
www.adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer
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