High Risk Breast Clinic for Breast Cancer Prevention

High Risk Breast Clinic: Protocol for Women at Increased Risk for Developing Breast Cancer

Recruiting Observational Study
Breast Cancer
Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
Ready to participate?

Review the details below, then apply to join this clinical trial.

At a Glance
Age
30 – 65
Sex
Female
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
3,000 (estimated)
Sponsor
Carol Fabian, MD · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for women at high risk of developing breast cancer. Participants will undergo risk assessment and possibly have blood drawn and a mammogram.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am a woman aged 30-65 or I am within 10 years of a family member's breast cancer diagnosis.
  • I have at least 2 times the normal risk of developing breast cancer.
  • It has been more than 6 months since I took any antihormonal therapy.
  • It has been more than 1 year since I was pregnant, breastfeeding, or had chemotherapy.
  • I am willing to have a mammogram within the last 6 months.
  • I am willing to stop taking NSAIDs or herbal supplements.
  • I am willing to have blood drawn.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a current metastatic cancer.
  • I have breast implants or a tram flap reconstruction.
  • I have had radiation treatment to both breasts.
  • I have a current mammogram or breast exam that is suspicious for cancer.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The overall goal of this project is to develop an integrative system of breast cancer risk assessment based on epidemiologic and biologic risk variables, as well as to develop or refine risk biomarkers which may be useful in predicting and monitoring response to prevention interventions.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * women with at least 2 times the normal risk of developing breast cancer * between the ages of 30-65 (or within 10 years of youngest age at diagnosis in first degree relative) * greater than six months from ingestion of antihormonal therapy * greater than 1 year from pregnancy,…
Contacts

Bruce Kimler, Ph.D.

913-588-4523

bkimler@kumc.edu

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