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A study looking at the genetics of breast cancer

Overview

Cancer types:

Breast cancer

Status:

Open

Phase:

Other

Details

This study is trying to find out more about the genes that might cause breast cancer. It is only open to people living in Sheffield and South Yorkshire.

The researchers will look at the family history and genes of a large number of people with breast cancer and compare them with people who do not have breast cancer.

The aim of this study is to identify genes that may cause breast cancer.

Please note you won’t get any direct benefit from taking part in this study, nor will it affect any treatment you have. The findings may help people with breast cancer in the future.

Recruitment start: 1 February 2010

Recruitment end: 1 February 2030

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

Prof Penny Ottewell

Supported by

Breast Cancer Now

Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC)

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Yorkshire Cancer Research

Last reviewed: 02 Jun 2025

CRUK internal database number: 7753

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