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A study looking at proteins called CTCF and BORIS as possible biomarkers for breast and prostate cancer

Overview

Cancer types:

Breast cancer, Prostate cancer

Status:

Closed

Phase:

Other

Details

This study is looking at proteins called CTCF and BORIS in blood and samples of tissue removed during surgery.

Researchers are looking for substances in the body that can help them to diagnose cancer, and to work out how well people are likely to respond to treatment. These substances are called .

Recruitment start: 1 January 2003

Recruitment end: 28 February 2019

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Elena Klenova

Supported by

Association for International Cancer Research (AICR)

Breast Cancer Campaign

Cancer Research UK

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust

NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer

University of Essex

Last reviewed: 28 February 2019

CRUK internal database number: 6694

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