Study Eligibility & How to Participate
Eligibility
Any woman can participate if she:
- Is between ages 25 and 56
- Has a BReast CAncer susceptibility gene (BRCA) mutation themselves,
or has a parent, sibling or child with a mutation
- Has received genetic counseling
Women who meet the above criteria and are living with breast cancer
may also be eligible, if you:
- Are a 5-year survivor (treatment >5 years ago)
- Have one breast that did not receive radiation therapy
Participation
Those who join the study will be asked to:
- Meet with the study physicians and research nurses
- Give a blood sample
- Complete questionnaires about their cancer risk factors and
medical history
- Have a physical examination
- Undergo breast and ovarian cancer screening tests
- Meet with our genetic counselor and social worker
Participants will receive breast and ovarian cancer screening tests
at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. We will discuss
the most recent developments related to the care of persons from
families at increased genetic risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
Study participants will have the opportunity to discuss their specific
concerns with members of the research team. Participants will have
yearly follow-up visits for three years, and will be encouraged
to stay in touch with the research team throughout the years.
For more information, call 1-800-518-8474 to speak with Ms.
Stephanie Steinbart, our referral nurse, or another member of
our referral team.
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