Testing Tissue Sampling Over Time in Advanced Breast Cancer
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This study is testing whether it is safe and practical to take multiple small tissue samples (biopsies) from different sites of your breast cancer over time. The goal is to learn how breast cancer changes as it grows, which could help doctors develop better treatments.
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Who can take part
- You have breast cancer that has spread to nearby tissues or other parts of the body (locally advanced or metastatic).
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are willing to have multiple needle biopsies of your tumors over time.
- Your cancer is not only in the bones—you must have a soft tissue area that can be biopsied.
- You do not have uncontrolled bleeding problems and are not on blood thinners that cannot be safely stopped.
- Your doctor has determined that the biopsy procedures are safe for you (less than 1% risk of a serious complication).
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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