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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 ...
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 ...






