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A study looking at genes and how they can affect breast cancer

Overview

Cancer types:

Breast cancer

Status:

Results

Phase:

Other

Details

This study was trying to find out how the environment and genetic makeup can change genes (epigenetics) in ways that increase the risk of getting breast cancer.

There are many factors that may increase the risk of getting breast cancer. In this study, researchers tried to learn more about the gene changes that increase the risk of getting cancer.

They also looked at the diet and other lifestyle factors that may cause changes to the genes.

Recruitment start: 1 April 2008

Recruitment end: 31 December 2011

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

Professor Paul Haggarty Professor Steven Heys

Supported by

Breast Cancer Campaign

Fraserburgh Breast Cancer Charity

Last reviewed: 30 Aug 2016

CRUK internal database number: 3510

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