Study of Genetic and Other Factors Affecting Breast Cancer Risk and Outcomes in Adults in South Florida

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are examining why people have different risks and outcomes for breast cancer and related breast diseases. This observational study focuses on a diverse population in South Florida, aiming to better understand both genomic and non-genomic factors that affect breast cancer risk and outcomes. The study is led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and includes men and women aged 18 years and older who visit breast radiology clinics for biopsy or as new breast patients. Participants will undergo blood collection at the start and during surgery when applicable, as well as tissue collection during surgery if possible. They will also complete surveys at baseline, after surgery, and at 1, 3, and 5 years of follow-up. The study involves participants with BIRADS scores from 0 to 5 and follows their clinical characteristics over up to five years. Throughout the study, participants will provide clinical information through surveys and biological samples to help researchers track their health outcomes. The main outcome measured is the clinical characteristics of participants obtained via surveys over five years. The study provides long-term monitoring of participants breast health, with no intervention treatments involved, and aims to collect comprehensive data to understand breast cancer risks better.

A Study of Breast Cancer Risk Factors and Outcomes of People in Florida