NCT00898131Recruiting

Collecting Tissue Samples for Future Research From Women Undergoing Surgery for Breast Cancer

Northwestern University

Start Date

8/1/2001

Completion Date

1/1/2026

Summary

RATIONALE: Collecting and storing samples of tumor tissue from patients with breast cancer to study in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about cancer. PURPOSE: This phase I study is collecting tissue samples for future research from women undergoing surgery for breast cancer.

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES: Primary * Collect breast tissue for future research from women undergoing surgery for breast cancer. Secondary * Create microarrays by tumor type for internal use by Specialized Program of Research Excellence. OUTLINE: Tumor tissue is collected and analyzed to create microarrays by tumor type for future research studies. PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 1,250 patients will be accrued for this study.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: No minimum to No maximum

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: * Undergoing surgery for breast cancer

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Conditions

Breast Cancer

Locations

Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern University

Chicago, Illinois 60611-3013

United States

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