10,000 breast cancer patients donate tissue for science
NCT ID NCT00898131
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study collects tumor tissue and medical information from 10,000 women undergoing breast cancer surgery. The samples are stored and used for future research to better understand breast cancer. No treatment or experimental drug is given.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this collection could help researchers discover new insights about breast cancer that may lead to better treatments in the future.
What could go wrong
This is a tissue collection study, not a treatment trial. It does not directly test any therapy, so benefits for participants are unlikely.
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Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern University
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611-3013, United States
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