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UKC 2026 (US-Korea Conference)

Student Researcher, UX Designer, First Author & Presenter
Florida USA | Aug 5 - 8, 2026
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Rootin: A Mobile Symptom Tracking and Self-Care App for Women with Breast Cancer on Aromatase Inhibitors

Summary

Breast cancer remains a major public health concern in the U.S., with over 4 million survivors.

More than 70% of these women receive aromatase inhibitors (AIs), which reduce recurrence by lowering estrogen levels. However, AI therapy is often associated with persistent side effects - such as musculoskeletal pain, hot flashes, and insomnia - that negatively impact quality of life and lead to non-adherence in up to 50% of patients.

With the widespread use of smartphones, digital health tools offer opportunities to support long-term symptom management. However, existing applications primarily focus on clinical tracking and often lack emotionally supportive, user-centered design tailored to breast cancer survivors receiving AI therapy.

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Expected Outcomes / Future Work

  • IRB-approved usability testing

  • User interviews

  • Data analysis

  • Journal/Conference dissemination

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