KConFab - The Kathleen Cuningham Foundation Consortium For Research Into Familial Breast Cancer
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,176,975.00
Summary
Breast cancer is the most common malignant disease of women. In families with an inherited form of breast cancer, nearly half the women in every generation can develop the disease. The aim of this Australasian-wide study is to complete collection of clinical, epidemiological and genetic data on 1,600 of these severely-affected families. The national resource is, and will continue to be, of great value for researchers who want to identify and characterize the genetic and life style factors that a ....Breast cancer is the most common malignant disease of women. In families with an inherited form of breast cancer, nearly half the women in every generation can develop the disease. The aim of this Australasian-wide study is to complete collection of clinical, epidemiological and genetic data on 1,600 of these severely-affected families. The national resource is, and will continue to be, of great value for researchers who want to identify and characterize the genetic and life style factors that affect onset and progression of the disease.Read moreRead less
KConFaB - A CONSORTIUM FOR RESEARCH ON FAMILIAL BREAST CANCER
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,624,711.00
Summary
Breast cancer is the most common disease of women. In families with an inherited form of breast cancer, nearly half the women in every generation can develop the disease. The aim of this Australia-wide study is to collect clinical, epidemiological and genetic data on approximately 700 of these severely-affected families. This national resource will be of great value for researchers who want to identify and characterize the genetic and life-style factors that affect the onset and progression of t ....Breast cancer is the most common disease of women. In families with an inherited form of breast cancer, nearly half the women in every generation can develop the disease. The aim of this Australia-wide study is to collect clinical, epidemiological and genetic data on approximately 700 of these severely-affected families. This national resource will be of great value for researchers who want to identify and characterize the genetic and life-style factors that affect the onset and progression of the disease. The data emerging from the study will lead to more accurate genetic counselling, better surveillance and, ultimately, better methods to prevent and treat the disease in families who inherit a predisposition to the disease.Read moreRead less