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Current Research Studies

1/9/2008

Study to Assess Effects of Exercise on Breast Cancer Risk in Young Women

Researchers seek women between the ages of 18 to 35 who have not had cancer and who are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer because of family and personal medical history Read more ...

12/17/2007

Study Will Use Breast Cells to Predict Breast Cancer Risk

Researchers seek women between the ages of 20 and 80 at high risk or average risk of developing breast cancer to donate breast tissue that will be studied for cancer development. Read more ...

7/1/2007

Study to Evaluate Coping Strategies of Caregivers

National Cancer Institute seeks women who have provided care for a family member or friend with cancer. Read more ...

6/26/2007 through 12/31/2010

Study to Evaluate Effect of Support Programs on Quality of Life

Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine seeks women in southeastern Pennsylvania diagnosed with cancer or recurrence in last three years to participate in study comparing different types of support programs Read more ...

10/9/2006

Study Investigates Effectiveness of Cognitive Training Program on Chemo Brain

A new study will gather preliminary data on whether a computer-based training program helps improve memory and recall for women with breast cancer who experience problems with memory or thinking during or after chemotherapy Read more ...

10/1/2005

Study to Evaluate Quality of Life in Women Affected by Breast Cancer

If you were diagnosed with breast cancer three to eight years ago, you may be eligible to participate in a quality-of-life study Read more ...

3/1/2005 through 1/1/2010

Study Examines Genetic Risk Factors in Young Women

Researchers hope to identify genetic factors that contribute to the onset and progression of breast cancer in young women. Read more ...

Ongoing

Research Study Looks at Cultural Values and Genetic Testing in African-American Women

With Our Voices research program looks to create a culturally tailored genetic counseling program for African-American women who have a personal or family history of breast cancer. Read more ...

Ongoing

Study of Long-Term Survivors Explores Health-Seeking Behaviors

If you are more than five years past your diagnosis of early stage breast cancer and live in the Philadelphia area, you may be eligible to participate in a small pilot study obtaining baseline data on the information-seeking behaviors of long-term breast cancer survivors. Read more ...

Ongoing

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Survivors Needed for Survey

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender survivors of breast and other cancers are needed for an online survey focusing on their needs. Read more ...

Ongoing

Study Evaluates Depression Treatment for Women with Breast Cancer

This study explores the effectiveness of an FDA-approved medication to treat symptoms of depression in women diagnosed with breast cancer. Read more ...

Ongoing

Yoga Among Survivors Subject of Research

If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, practicing yoga may reduce stress and improve your overall quality of life. Read more ...

Ongoing

Pilot Study Collects Information on People’s Views of their Breast Cancer

Researchers will collect information on how people view their breast cancer as the foundation for a larger study focusing on how they cope with a breast cancer diagnosis. Read more ...

Ongoing

Sister Study Helps Researchers Better Understand Reasons Women Get Breast Cancer

A key nationwide effort to find the causes of breast cancer seeks 50,000 female participants from all walks of life who have not had breast cancer but whose sisters have had breast cancer. Read more ...

Ongoing

Study to Assess Complementary Treatment for Reducing Fatigue in People with Breast Cancer

If you completed treatment, have excessive fatigue and live in the San Diego area, you may be eligible to participate in a research study of whether hands-on healing can reduce treatment-related fatigue. Read more ...

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