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A study looking at improving the risk assessment of breast cancer in young women (BCAN-RAY)

Overview

Cancer types:

Breast cancer

Status:

Open

Phase:

Phase 1

Details

This study is looking at the density of breast tissue in young women. The researchers want to find out if this has a strong influence on the risk of these women getting breast cancer.

It is for young women who live in the Greater Manchester area and Cheshire.

Recruitment start: 4 April 2023

Recruitment end: 31 August 2025

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

Dr Sacha Howell

Supported by

Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

CRUK International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED)

The Christie Charity

Last reviewed: 7 May 2025

CRUK internal database number: 18921

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