Immune Environment Study for Breast Cancer

Role of the Immune Environment in Response to Therapy in Breast Cancer

Recruiting Observational Study
Breast Cancer ER Positive Breast Cancer HER2-negative Breast Cancer TNBC - Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Female
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
300 (estimated)
Sponsor
Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for women aged 18 and older with breast cancer. Participants will provide tissue samples to compare different types of breast cancer without any changes to their usual treatment.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am a woman
  • I am 18 years of age or older
  • I have been diagnosed with breast cancer
  • I am undergoing surgical removal of my cancer
  • I am treated at the University of Pennsylvania Health System

You may not be able to join if

  • I am male
  • I am a child
  • I am pregnant

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

This is an observational case-control study of tissues collected from women with ER+HER2- breast cancers. The immune environments of these cancers will be compared to triple negative and HER2+ breast cancers. No randomization or changes to standard of care treatment will occur as part of the study.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women 18 years of age or older with non-metastatic breast cancer undergoing surgical resection in the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Exclusion criteria: Males Children Pregnant individuals
Contacts

Julia T. Lewandowski

215-662-2861

Julia.Lewandowski@Pennmedicine.upenn.edu

CONTACT

Jennifer Zhang, MD

215-615-6810

Jennifer.Zhang@Pennmedicine.upenn.edu

CONTACT