RecruitingNCT00353483

Effect of Neoadjuvant or Adjuvant Systemic Therapy on Breast Cancers, Bone Marrow Cancer Cells, and Circulating Cancer Cells


Sponsor

Washington University School of Medicine

Enrollment

300 participants

Start Date

Sep 14, 2005

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The main purpose of this study is to compare genetic markers present on tumor cells before and after chemotherapy.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

  • Recently diagnosed with clinical stage II, III, or IV breast cancer
  • Planning to undergo neoadjuvant or adjuvant systemic therapy; patients who have already completed neoadjuvant systemic therapy are also eligible
  • Must be \>= 18 years of age
  • If female, must not be pregnant
  • Must not have Hepatitis B, C, or HIV
  • Must be willing and able to sign informed consent document

Interventions

PROCEDUREBone marrow biopsy
PROCEDUREPeripheral blood draw
PROCEDUREBreast tissue collection

Locations(1)

Washington University School of Medicine

St Louis, Missouri, United States

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