Interviews with Young Women with a BRCA Mutation About Their Breast Cancer Risk Management Experiences
Surveys, Registries, Interviews
Young women with a BRCA mutation
Study Contact Information:
Study Coordinator: Kerstin Kalke, Communication Studies, Northwestern University
Please reach out to [email protected] or contact us by phone at (847) 886-9956 if you are interested in participating in this study
Interviews with Young Women with a BRCA Mutation About Their Breast Cancer Risk Management Experiences
About the Study
This research study focuses on the experience of young women who found out that they have a or genetic mutation. We are particularly interested in young women’s emotional experiences when considering or engaging in strategies to manage increased breast cancer risk, (e.g., pills, regular screenings, or risk-reducing surgeries). Eligible participants will be asked to complete a consent form and a brief survey, and to participate in a 1-hour Zoom interview with the camera on. Participants will receive a $30 Amazon gift card in appreciation for their time.
What the Study Involves
Participants enrolled in this study will need to do the following:
- Fill out a survey to determine eligibility (5 minutes)
- Sign an online consent form and fill out a brief survey (5 minutes)
- Participate in a 1-hour interview on Zoom (with the camera on)
- Receive a $30 Amazon gift card in appreciation of their time
Lead Researcher
Dr. Courtney L. Scherr, Communication Studies, Northwestern University
Our eligibility criteria include:
- being female
- being between 18-35 years of age
- reside in the United States
- have never been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer
- have received genetic testing results that indicate a mutation on a gene ( and/or )
People who:
- are not female
- are under 18 or over 35 years of age
- do not reside in the United States
- have been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer
- do not have genetic testing results that indicate a mutation on a gene ( and/or )