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Here is another Army of Women Call to Action...

Dear Annalisa,

Congratulations! Thanks to you, our first Army of Women Call to Action for the Sister Study was a huge success. But, it doesen’t end there, it’s just the beginning! We’ve got to keep the energy going and see if we can do the same for this next study. Let’s show ’em what this Army of Women is made of! We need all Army of Women members to help recruit for this study. Are you a breastfeeding mom who may need a breast biopsy? If so – just click “YES, SIGN ME UP”. If not, just click “NO, THANKS”.

There are more studies to come, so don’t get discouraged if you haven’t matched with one yet.

If you know of a friend who might be interested in this study, forward this e-mail along. And don’t forget to tell your friends and family to sign up to the Love/Avon Army of Women. We need to make this Army ONE MILLION women strong and we need YOUR help to get there!

What’s the study about?

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst are studying the breast cells normally found in breast milk to see if there are any differences in the DNA of women whose biopsies turn out to be healthy and those whose biopsies show a problem, such as cancer. Learning more about these genetic differences may eventually help researchers develop a way to provide women with information about their breast cancer risk.

What’s involved?

You will be shipped a milk collection container, informed consent form, and questionnaire. You will be asked to complete the consent form and questionnaire and to donate about 2.5 ounces of fresh breast milk from each breast. You will put the consent form, questionnaire, and breast milk in a box that will be picked up by Fed-Ex. If a breast biopsy occurs, you will be asked to provide a copy of the biopsy report. Approximately 1 year after sending your breast milk sample, the researcher will contact you to ask about any breast problems you have had in the last year.

Who can participate?

Breastfeeding moms who may need a breast biopsy

Who is conducting the study?

Kathleen Arcaro, PhD, Douglas Anderton, PhD, and Sarah Lenington PhD, at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Where?

Anywhere in the United States


Here is a link to the website: http://www.armyofwomen.org/current/view?grant_id=99
I don't qualify since I don't have any medical reason for a biopsy, but maybe someone out there does.