This study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess the impact of a culturally based social support program (i.e. Joy Luck Academy, JLA) among Chinese American breast cancer survivors.
This study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test the health benefits of an education and peer mentor support intervention. Chinese American breast cancer survivors who have completed primary treatment will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or a control group to receive enhanced usual care while waiting for the JLA. Health outcomes are assessed at baseline, immediately post intervention, and 1 and 4 months follow-ups.
self-identified to be comfortable speaking Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) having a first breast cancer diagnosis of stages 0-III having completed primary treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy) within the last 36 months
Exclusion criteria:
unable to read or speak Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) breast cancer diagnosis of stage IV live outside of the LA area
