Mobile Health Tool Helps Improve Quality of Life For Young Breast Cancer Survivors - Summary - MDSpire
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Mobile Health Tool Helps Improve Quality of Life For Young Breast Cancer Survivors
dolescent and young adult breast cancer survivors who used a novel mobile health (mHealth) intervention to self-manage post-treatment symptoms and concerns were able to improve their quality of life and reduce the burden of common symptoms compared to patients who received usual care, according to results from a new clinical trial being reported at the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS).
To evaluate the effectiveness of the YES mHealth intervention in improving quality of life and addressing specific health concerns for adolescent and young adult breast cancer survivors.
Key Findings:
The YES intervention group showed a statistically significant greater improvement in general quality of life (8.7 points improvement) compared to usual care (1.6 points improvement).
Cancer-specific quality of life also improved more in the YES group (7.8 points improvement) than in the usual care group (3 points improvement).
Certain symptoms, such as arm and vaginal problems, improved significantly in the YES group.
Interpretation:
The YES mHealth intervention effectively improved quality of life and symptom management for young breast cancer survivors, demonstrating the potential of low-touch interventions in survivorship care, particularly for those with limited access to traditional support.
Limitations:
The intervention did not significantly improve menopausal, anxiety, or depressive symptoms; further work is needed to enhance the tool's effectiveness for these symptoms and explore additional support strategies.
Conclusion:
The YES mHealth tool represents a promising approach to support young breast cancer survivors in self-managing their health concerns and improving their quality of life, while also highlighting the need for targeted interventions for specific unresolved symptoms.
