Assessing a multidisciplinary survivorship program in a group of predominantly Hispanic women with breast cancer

Breast cancer survivors comprise the most prevalent cancer survivor population in the United States.1 The number of breast cancer survivors is increasing because of early detection and diagnosis, and advances in treatment have resulted in increased life expectancy. Therefore, greater attention is needed to improve the long-term quality of life of these survivors and to help them re-adjust to normal life. For many women, although the medical treatment may have been completed, the recovery process may have not.2 The prevalence of long-term mental and physical illness is significant among many breast cancer survivors. Long-term mental consequences may include memory problems, anxiety, depression, and fear of recurrence3, and long-term physical consequences may include pain, fatigue, and lymphedema, among others.4 El Paso, Texas, is the fourth most populous city in Texas and has a Hispanic majority. This provides an opportunity to conduct clinical research targeting participants of Hispanic descent. Several studies have noted the influence of race/ethnicity on the psychosocial function of breast cancer survivors.5,6 We have previously reported that Hispanic