Understanding how benign breast conditions affect future breast cancer risk

Advancing Evidence of the Associations between specific Benign Breast Diagnoses and Future Breast Cancer Risk

NIH-funded research University of California at Davis · NIH-10890144

This study is looking at how certain non-cancerous breast conditions might affect the chances of developing breast cancer later on, so it can help women understand their risk and find better ways to prevent it.

Quick facts

Grant typeFellowship grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of California at Davis NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Davis, United States)
Project IDNIH-10890144 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates the link between specific benign breast disease (BBD) diagnoses and the risk of developing breast cancer in the future. By analyzing various benign conditions found in breast biopsies, the study aims to identify which diagnoses may indicate a higher risk for breast cancer. The approach includes examining the histological features of these benign conditions and how factors like menopausal status may influence cancer risk. The ultimate goal is to enhance risk prediction and inform prevention strategies for women at higher risk.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women who have been diagnosed with benign breast diseases and are concerned about their future breast cancer risk.

Not a fit: Patients with no history of benign breast disease or those who have already been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved identification of women at high risk for breast cancer, allowing for more targeted prevention and monitoring strategies.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding benign breast conditions can provide valuable insights into breast cancer risk, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.

Where this research is happening

Davis, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions Breast CancerBreast Cancer Risk FactorBreast Cancer Surveillance ConsortiumBreast Diseases
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