This study investigates the predictors of adherence to cancer prevention guidelines for body mass index (BMI), alcohol consumption and physical activity and the effect of combined adherence to these cancer prevention guidelines on developing invasive breast cancer in women with benign breast disease. Information from this study may help researchers better understand the causes, treatments and prevention of cancer and other diseases.
Additional locations may be listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for NCT01034891.
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
I. To establish an informational resource from which other studies can be built upon.
OUTLINE:
Patients undergo collection of blood samples and have their medical records reviewed. Patients' previously collected tissue samples are also accessed.
Trial PhaseNo phase specified
Trial TypeNot provided by clinicaltrials.gov
Lead OrganizationNYP/Columbia University Medical Center/Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center
Principal InvestigatorKatherine D. Crew