Breast Cancer: Sister Study

ABOUT THE SISTER STUDY: This long-term breast cancer study conducted by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences — is focused on women whose sisters have or have had breast cancer. This is the final year for recruiting participants; the study still needs about 11,000 more women. Women of color and those ages 65-74 are especially needed.

Requirements: Participants must be between 35 and 74 years old and have never had breast cancer.

How it works: Researchers plan to track the women for at least 10 years, studying how environmental and genetic factors contribute to breast cancer. Women will be asked to answer questions about their health through phone interviews every two years and undergo a physical when they sign up. Study participants will not be paid.

To participate: Go to www.sisterstudy.org or www.estudiodehermanas.org or call 1-877-474-7837

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