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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A sample of your tumor will be tested for certain mutations and biomarkers. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Your doctor will be told if there are treatments or clinical trials available for people with the mutations or biomarkers found in your tumor. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also enrolling patients with other types of cancer.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Targets or mutations: EGFR, BRAF, ERBB2 (HER2), and ALK</li></ul>

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03061305' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/testing/types/broad-molecular-profiling-tests' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Broad Molecular Profiling Tests</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://unclineberger.org/research/octr/our-research/strata-trial' target='_blank'>UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center: Study website</a> </li></ul>

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This imaging trial will compare using blood tests to PET/CT scans for monitoring tumor growth. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The tumor markers that will be tested for in this study are CA 15-3, CA27.29, and CEA.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The imaging tests will be those ordered by your doctor.</li></ul>

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03723928' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/testing/types/blood_marker' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Blood Marker Tests</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancer.net/about-us/collaborations/top-five-list-oncology/choosing-wisely®-top-five-cancer-related-tests-procedures-and-treatments-many-patients-do-not-need/topic-4-follow-tumor-marker-tests-and-imaging-tests-people-treated-breast-cancer' target='_blank'>ASCO Cancer.net: Follow-up Tumor Marker Tests and Imaging Tests for People Treated for Breast Cancer</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/diagnosis-staging/diagnosis/tumor-markers-fact-sheet' target='_blank'>NCI: Tumor Markers</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://ozarkscancerresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/SWOG-S1703.pdf' target='_blank'>Cancer Research for the Ozarks: Trial Information Page</a> </li></ul>

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Molecular profiling of a tumor may identify genetic mutations or biomarkers that suggest the tumor is likely to respond to a currently available targeted therapy. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">It is not known if choosing metastatic breast cancer treatment based on the tumor's molecular profile is more effective than the current standard of care. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">All patients who enroll in this study will have molecular profiling performed on a biopsy of their tumor. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">If there is no mutation or biomarker found, the patient will receive the treatment their doctor determines is the best option. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">If a mutation or biomarker is found and there is an FDA-approved drug for the tumor type, patients will be offered that treatment. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">If there is a mutation or biomarker found but no FDA-approved drug that targets it, patients will be randomly assigned to either a targeted therapy or the standard of care.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also enrolling people with other types of cancer. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Targets or mutations: vary based on test results.</li></ul>

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02152254' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3825646/' target='_blank'>Journal Article: Molecular Profiling for Breast Cancer</a> </li></ul>

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">If you take part in this study, you will complete a questionnaire about the decision support tool.</li> </ul>

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02918474' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li></ul>

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Tamoxifen (Nolvadex®) is an anti-estrogen therapy used to treat hormone-sensitive breast cancer.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">ESR1 mutations in breast cancer may affect how well tamoxifen works against tumor cells. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Tracers are chemicals that are used to find cancer cells in the body during a PET scan. The imaging trial will use the tracer fluoroestradiol (FES)--it finds estrogen receptors in breast tumors. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The FES tracer may also show how tamoxifen is affecting your tumors. Researchers may use this information to increase your dose of tamoxifen.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Targets or mutations: ESR1</li></ul>

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04174352' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancer.net/research-and-advocacy/asco-care-and-treatment-recommendations-patients/hormonal-therapy-metastatic-breast-cancer' target='_blank'>ASCO Cancer.net: Hormonal Therapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/hormonal/serms/tamoxifen' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Tamoxifen</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.targetedonc.com/view/more-effective-therapies-needed-for-patients-with-esr1mutated-breast-cancer' target='_blank'>Targeted Oncology: More Effective Therapies Needed For Patients With ESR1-Mutated Breast Cancer</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/481428' target='_blank'>Journal Article: Are We Ready to Use ESR1 Mutations in Clinical Practice</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='http://www.ijcem.com/files/ijcem0076055.pdf' target='_blank'>Journal Article: The Role of PET Imaging Probes for Early Monitoring the Response to Tamoxifen</a> </li></ul>

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Health care coaches are trained to talk to and educate cancer patients and their family members about care goals and shared decision making.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also enrolling people with other types of metastatic cancer.</li></ul>

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03154190' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li></ul>

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The information obtained from the liquid biopsy may help guide recommendations for your next treatment.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Targets or mutations: varies based on your test results</li></ul>

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02965755' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://ww5.komen.org/KomenPerspectives/Tumor-profiling-–-personalizing-treatment-for-breast-cancer.html' target='_blank'>Susan G. Komen: Tumor Profiling-Personalizing Treatment for Breast Cancer</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2017/liquid-biopsy-detects-treats-cancer' target='_blank'>NCI Cancer Currents Blog: Liquid Biopsy</a> </li></ul>

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">There are two phases to this study. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">In phase I, the researchers will collect feedback about the Decision Aid from breast cancer patients age 70 and over who were treated at least six months ago and their family members and clinicians. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The researchers will use this feedback to improve the Decision Aid. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">In Phase II, the researchers will see if the revised Decision Aid helps women age 70 and older who have been diagnosed with breast cancer make treatment decisions.</li> </ul>

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02823262' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02823262?term=NCT02823262&rank=1' target='_blank'>The Decision Aid</a> </li></ul>

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial will use artificial intelligence and virtual tumor boards to help match people to clinical trials.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The researchers will also create a registry to study the medical and financial effects of this program. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This is an international trial that is also enrolling people with other types of cancer.</li></ul>

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03452774' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://massivebio.com/' target='_blank'>Massive Bio Study Information Page</a> </li></ul>