Scientists dig into breast cancer genes to unlock chemo secrets

NCT ID NCT02022202

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study looked at the DNA of breast tumors from 140 people to understand why some cancers are destroyed by standard chemotherapy and others are not. Researchers compared genetic changes in the tumor to those in the patient's normal cells. The goal is to use this information to create new, more effective cancer treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • Mayo Clinic campus in Arizona

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States

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