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<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Genomic testing is done by testing your tumor sample for mutations. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Tempus is a company that collects patients' health and cancer information and makes that information accessible and useful for patients, physicians, and researchers.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This study is also enrolling patients 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/NCT05179824' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.tempus.com/news/pr/tempus-launches-prospective-priority-research-study-and-increases-support-for-oncology-research-initiatives-despite-pandemic-challenges/' target='_blank'>Tempus Labs Press Release</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://metastatictrialtalk.org/from-the-experts/genetic-vs-genomic-testing/' target='_blank'>Metastatic Trial Talk: Genetic vs. Genomic Testing</a> </li></ul>

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">An inherited genetic mutation, a KRAS-variant, may increase a person's risk of developing breast or other types of cancer. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This study will follow participants for 10 years. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The researchers will also look at the effect that different lifestyle factors have on cancer risk. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">All participants will have a saliva sample tested for the KRAS-variant. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">To be eligible, participants must have a personal or family history of breast cancer.</li></ul>

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02253251' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://miradx.com/test/kras-variant/' target='_blank'>MiraKind Research Company: KRAS-Variant</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='http://mirakind.org/study-eligibility-questionnaire/' target='_blank'>Research Company: Eligibility Survey</a> </li></ul>

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The type of psychotherapy being studied is called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">It teaches mindfulness exercises as well as ways to identify and engage in activities consistent with your personal values.</li></ul>

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03998618' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29327085' target='_blank'>Pubmed Abstract: Acceptance and commitment therapy for symptom interference in metastatic breast cancer patients</a> </li></ul>

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial may help doctors provide patient-centered care by effectively communicating the importance of tumor genomic testing.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial also enrolls 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/NCT05215769' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li></ul>

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Aromatase inhibitors are a type of anti-estrogen therapy commonly used for hormone-positive breast cancer. The approved aromatase inhibitors are anastrozole (Arimidex®), letrozole (Femara®), and exemestane (Aromasin®). </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Some women stop taking aromatase inhibitors because of side effects. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is studying whether guided journaling can help women continue to take their aromatase inhibitors.</li></ul>

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04651452' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/hormonal/aromatase_inhibitors' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Aromatase Inhibitors</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.healthandhumanperformancelab.com/breastcancerstudy' target='_blank'>The Health and Human Performance Lab Trial Website</a> </li></ul>

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The Faster Asleep Smart Speaker Program includes a speaker that can be activated by your voice or smartphone app. It automatically delivers components of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (sleep problems).</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The Faster Asleep Website has information about cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (sleep problems) in people with breast cancer, including information from the Faster Asleep Smart Speaker Program script.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Cognitive behavioral therapy helps connect the way we think, the things we do, and how we sleep.</li></ul>

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05233800' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/treatment/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-insomnia' target='_blank'>Sleep Foundation: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia</a> </li></ul>

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) therapy is designed to decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety for people with cancer.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">If you are in Group 1, you will receive CALM therapy virtually through telehealth.</li></ul>

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05087095' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://mbcbrainmets.org/' target='_blank'>MBCBrainMets.org</a> </li></ul>

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The researchers hope to use this information to improve the educational materials and the overall quality of care that cancer patients receive. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This study is also enrolling people diagnosed with other types of cancer. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The data collected from this study can be found <a href="https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/RegistryIndexReport2017" target="_blank">here.</a></li></ul>

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02333604' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancerexperienceregistry.org/' target='_blank'>Cancer Support Community Study Website: Cancer Experience Registry</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/RegistryIndexReport2017' target='_blank'>Cancer Support Community: Cancer Experience Registry Index Report 2017</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyyUYqyNaCc' target='_blank'>Cancer Support Community YouTube Channel: What is the Cancer Experience Registry?</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>

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">MBC Connect is a free, web and mobile-friendly registry that collects information about the experiences of people with metastatic breast cancer. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Joining the registry allows you to receive personalized information about MBC-related news, events, and clinical trial opportunities. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Researchers and clinicians will be able to analyze information collected in the registry in research studies. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">MBC Connect is available in English and Spanish.</li></ul>

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.mbcconnect.org/' target='_blank'>MBC Connect</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.mbcalliance.org/' target='_blank'>Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance</a> </li></ul>

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is a type of therapy that focuses on the connection between upsetting life circumstances (such as diagnosis of breast cancer) and their effect on mood. It is known to lower symptoms of depression.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">If you are in Group 1, you will receive tele-IPT virtually through Zoom videoconferencing software. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Venlafaxine (Effexor®) and escitalopram (Lexapro®) are two types of approved anti-depression treatments called serotonin reuptake inhibitors.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">If you are in Group 2, you will meet with a doctor virtually to discuss your treatment.</li></ul>

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04973930' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment-side-effects/depression' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Depression and Breast Cancer</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/interpersonal-psychotherapy' target='_blank'>Psychology Today: Interpersonal Psychotherapy</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Treatments/Mental-Health-Medications/Types-of-Medication/Venlafaxine-(Effexor)' target='_blank'>National Alliance on Mental Illness: Venlafaxine (Effexor®)</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Treatments/Mental-Health-Medications/Types-of-Medication/Escitalopram-(Lexapro)' target='_blank'>National Alliance on Mental Illness: Escitalopram (Lexapro®)</a> </li></ul>

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The goal of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Project is to accelerate research in treating, curing and preventing metastatic breast cancer. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">If you take part in the project, you will fill out questionnaires, provide a saliva sample, and share a piece of your stored tumor tissue and copies of your medical records with the researchers. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The researchers believe analyzing this data will help them learn more about metastatic breast cancer and make more research advances. </li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The MBC Project was created by a coalition of researchers and breast cancer advocacy organizations.</li></ul>

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.mbcproject.org/' target='_blank'>The Metastatic Breast Cancer Project</a> </li></ul>