Risk factor epidemiology of male breast cancer based on the PLCO trial
Principal Investigator
Name
Omar Abdel-Rahman
Degrees
MD
Institution
Avicenna Oncology center
Position Title
Consultant and scientific director
About this CDAS Project
Study
PLCO
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Project ID
PLCO-447
Initial CDAS Request Approval
Jan 24, 2019
Title
Risk factor epidemiology of male breast cancer based on the PLCO trial
Summary
Male breast cancer represents a rare disease category (less than 1% of all breast cancer cases). Although numerous studies have been published before to examine and analyze epidemiological characteristics of female breast cancer, very few studies give a satisfactory account on female breast cancer. That is why there is a need for dedicated assessment of risk factor epidemiology among patients with male breast cancer.
Aims
1. Analyze risk factors predisposing to the development of male breast cancer among male participants in the PLCO trial (including assessment of the impact of family history, comorbidities and demographics).
Collaborators
Dr. Omar Abdel-Rahman