Abstract B17: The evaluation of breast cancer chemoprevention uptake in a high-risk cohort

Abstract

Background: Population-based estimates in the United States indicate that uptake of breast cancer chemoprevention has remained low despite more than a decade of scientific evidence demonstrating clinical benefit. The objective of our study was to evaluate the uptake of breast cancer chemoprevention in a high-risk clinical setting. Methods: We evaluated the uptake of chemoprevention (tamoxifen, raloxifene or exemestane) 2007 to 2011 among 1,151 healthy women at high risk of breast cancer who were seen at the MD Anderson Cancer Center and enrolled in a high-risk breast cancer cohort. We used stepwise multivariable logistic regression to determine patient-related factors associated with use of chemoprevention. Results: Mean age of the cohort was 60 years; 85% of the women were white, 6% black and 9% of other ethnicities. Chemoprevention use was reported among 29% of women (n=340) (22% tamoxifen, 7% raloxifene). Among women with a history of lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS), a proliferative breast lesion or Gail 5-year risk ≥1.66%, the uptake of chemoprevention was 52%, 42% and 14%, respectively. In multivariable analysis, history of osteoporosis (p=0.0034), prior use of hormone replacement therapy (p=0.0002) and elevated Gail model 5 year risk >3.0% (p=0.003) were positively associated with uptake of chemoprevention. Conclusion: Women seen in a high-risk clinical setting may be more motivated to use chemoprevention and uptake was highest among women with a history of LCIS or a proliferative breast lesion. Individualized strategies are needed to improve breast cancer chemoprevention uptake among different subsets of high-risk patients. Citation Format: Scott Nimmons, Arvind Bambhroliya, Bevers Teresa, Jun Ying, Powel Brown, Elise Cook, Lonzetta Newman, Abenaa Brewster. The evaluation of breast cancer chemoprevention uptake in a high-risk cohort. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Twelfth Annual AACR International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research; 2013 Oct 27-30; National Harbor, MD. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Can Prev Res 2013;6(11 Suppl): Abstract nr B17.