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Because breast cancer will strike one out of eight women in their lifetime, every woman knows someone with this disease. Advances in diagnostic techniques and therapies have given us modest improvements in survival, but we are still at a loss as to what causes breast cancer, why it spreads, and why it recurs. Can research and clinical trials involving new technology and established practices make a major difference in the future? This section of our website, focusing on clinical trials and relevant research for individuals, families, and friends of those living with breast cancer, will seek to understand existing barriers and other problems with the current system. Our long term goal is to provide an integrated resource that takes advantage of known strengths and addresses shortcomings in the field. The potential for making a real difference in bringing better trials to the public as quickly as possible can be realized through collaborations, partnerships, and communications between individuals from multiple disciplines, individuals with, and advocates of those with, breast cancer, and the community at large. There are several ways to find out about trials for which you may be eligible:
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