Central nervous system (CNS) metastases including breast cancer brain metastases (BCBMs) and leptomeningeal disease (LMD) are common affecting up to 30% of patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). The goal of this research is to understand symptom burden and quality of life trajectories in this population and how treatments guide care management decisions.
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18 Years
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ALL
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Overall changes in reported symptom burden
Timeframe: Every 3 months for up to approximately 5 years.
Frequency of moderate to severe symptoms
Timeframe: Every 3 months for up to approximately 5 years
Overall change in scores on reported symptom interference (MDASI-BT)
Timeframe: Every 3 months for up to approximately 5 years
Change in the Mean Scores on the Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) - Cognitive Function Short Form 8a Questionnaire over time
Timeframe: Up to 5 years.
Change in the Mean Scores on the Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) - Physical Function Questionnaire over time
Timeframe: Every 3 months for approximately 5 years.