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A study looking at DNA in the bloodstreams of women with a family history of breast cancer

Overview

Cancer types:

Breast cancer

Status:

Closed

Phase:

Other

Details

This study is looking at pieces of DNA (genetic material) in the bloodstream, to see if they could be used to help diagnose breast cancer, and choose and monitor its treatment.

Recruitment start: 12 June 2011

Recruitment end: 31 December 2013

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 J G Barwell

Supported by

Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC)

Hope against cancer

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Last reviewed: 31 December 2013

CRUK internal database number: 9680

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