Night shift work and breast cancer risk study
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This study looks at whether working night shifts is linked to breast cancer in female health workers. It aims to understand if there is a higher risk for those who work nights.
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Who can take part
- You are a female health worker (doctor, nurse, or support staff) at IRCCS AOUBO or AOU 'G. Martino' in Messina.
- You worked there for at least six months between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2021.
- You are between 20 and 70 years old.
- You have not had breast cancer before or within six months of joining the study.
- You do not have a known BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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