Could breast cancer survivors face higher colon cancer risk?

NCT ID NCT07678099

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether women who have completed breast cancer treatment have a higher chance of developing colorectal polyps or colon cancer. Researchers will perform screening colonoscopies in 216 asymptomatic breast cancer survivors and check for abnormal growths. The goal is to understand if shared risk factors mean these women need earlier or more frequent colon cancer screening.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Screening colonoscopy
What this could lead to: If breast cancer survivors are found to have more colorectal polyps, this could lead to personalized screening guidelines to catch colon cancer earlier in this group.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find a strong link, and results may not apply to all breast cancer survivors.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm colorectal adenoma colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREAST CANCER COLORECTAL ADENOMA COLORECTAL CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Haydarpasa Numune Research and Training Hospital

Istanbul, Uskudar, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)

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