- Breast Tissue Repository Study
This is a study which has created a breast specimen repository, a collection of tissue samples from patients diagnosed with breast cancer.
- Helping Her Heal
A program for spouses or significant others of Women with Breast Cancer. The patient must be diagnosed with Stage 0, I, II, or III breast cancer (local or regional involvement), diagnosed within six months of her first diagnosis of breast cancer.
- NSABP B-39
A randomized, phase II trial for patients who are less than 50 years old, LN negative or LN 1-3, or DCIS; Age: over 50 years old, LN positive or ER negative only (DCIS or low risk, over 50 not allowed).
- NSABP B-43
A randomized phase III trial for patients with DCIS after lumpectomy in which patients are HER-2/neu positive (central lab tested only).
- NSABP P-5
A statin polyp prevention trial in patients with resected colon cancer.
- The Caris Biorepository Research Protocol
A research study for the discovery and initial validation of a microvesicle-based biosignature for breast cancer. This study is done by collecting blood samples of women having a breast biopsy. The samples will be use to evaluate the usefulness of a new test that may help in the diagnosis of breast cancer.
- Triple Negative Breast Cancer Study
A phase II study of triple negative metastatic breast cancer that will evaluate the efficacy and safety of induction chemotherapy with nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) and bevacizumab (Avastin), followed by maintenance targeted therapy with bevacizumab and erlotinib (Tarceva). The hope is to prolong progression-free survival.
- When Mommy or Daddy Get Cancer
A parenting program offered through the UW School of Nursing available to parents who have a 5- to 12-year-old and who are diagnosed with early stage (non-metastatic) cancer and within seven months of diagnosis.
