Pilot study work was completed, and nationwide enrollment began in October 2004. A total of 50,000 sisters of women who had breast cancer will be enrolled. At enrollment, the participants answer questions about life history, health, jobs and environment;and give samples of blood, urine, toenails, and housedust. The participants will be followed for at least 10 years. Data and samples from women who develop breast cancer will be compared to those for the majority who won't. Analyses will look for environmental associations with risk. Contract is on budget, and contractor is performing satisfactorily. See Annual Report for Dale Sandler for full progress report. Keywords breast cancer;sister;prospective epidemiologic study;environment;genes;exposures;blood;toenails;occupation;dust;urine;questionnaires

Project Start
2004-08-23
Project End
2018-08-22
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2012
Total Cost
$3,375,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Coda Research, Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
605370733
City
Silver Spring
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
20910