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