A Study of Women having Screening Mammography at Mayo Clinic to Develop a Better Way to Predict Risks for Cancer

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is the creation of a long-term prospective observational study of women undergoing screening mammography at Mayo Clinic. The cohort will be used to evaluate risk models for breast cancer incorporating epidemiological risk factors, genetic risk factors, breast density measures, imaging data, results from diagnostic tissue biopsies, and liquid biopsy assays. The cohort will also be useful for clinical validation and assessment of clinical utility of predictive and prognostic biomarkers for breast cancer.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Female
  • Age 18 or older
  • Completion of a screening mammogram at Mayo Clinic Rochester
  • English speaking
  • Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Non-U.S. resident

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Fergus Couch, Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Emily Kirsch M.P.H.

(507) 422-6979

Hallberg.Emily@mayo.edu

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