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Purposes of Clinical Trials  

What are the purposes of clinical trials for breast cancer?

Purposes of clinical trials (clinical studies) involving breast cancer patients include:

  • Finding better ways to prevent, screen for, and diagnose breast cancer

  • Studying potential new options for treating breast cancer

  • Studying ways to improve the quality of life of breast cancer patients



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