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Breast Pain is a common problem. It is one of the most common complaints in women, especially those of reproductive age. If you are a woman at least 18 years of age and have breast pain, you might be eligible to participate in a clinical research study of an investigational medication.

Study Information
To qualify for the study you must:

• Be a pre-menopausal women at least 18 years of age
• Be experiencing breast pain around your menstrual period
• Have regular menstrual periods

To qualify for the study you must NOT:

• Be pregnant, breast feeding, or had a pregnancy within the past 6 months
• Be using birth control pills

Study Procedures include: Study related exams and procedures including physical and breast exams, mammograms and blood tests; provided at no cost to you.

There is also compensation for time and travel associated with participation in our Breast Pain Study.

If you or if someone you know are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please call our office at 585-288-0890 to schedule an appointment for a free screening, and to discuss this study.

Sincerely,


Patricia S. Larrabee, RN NP
Director
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What are Clinical Trials?

They are research studies that answer specific questions about vaccines, new therapies or new ways of using known treatments. Clinical trials are used to determine whether new drugs or treatments are safe and effective. Carefully conducted clinical trials are the fastest and safest way to find treatments that work.

Why participate in clinical trials?

Participants in clinical trials can play a more active role in their own health care, gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others by contributing to medical research.

What is Fibrocystic Breast Condition?

A benign, non-cancerous condition in which women develop dense, round, smooth, “rubbery” cystic lesions in the glandular tissue of their breasts, primarily in the upper, outer quadrants. A very common condition, 60% of women aged 30-50 will have some degree of fibrocystic changes in their breasts. Because it is so common and benign, it is now termed a “condition” rather than a “disease”. Symptoms can range from being very mild, to some women experiencing moderate to severe breast pain requiring daily medication. Symptoms tend to increase just prior to menses. In post-menopausal women symptoms tend to subside, as the fibrocystic changes were the result of the cyclical hormonal changes of menstruation.

Is there an increased risk of breast cancer?

Generally not, except for the 5% of patients that have the “cellular hyperplasia” type of fibrocystic breast condition. For the vast majority of women with fibrocystic breast condition, the primary challenge is to be able to distinguish between benign cystic lesions and potentially cancerous lesions. Routine breast exams and mammograms are recommended, and some patients will need ultrasounds or biopsies.

What treatments are available for this type of breast condition?

For mild breast pain, many women get full relief from wearing a well-fitted padded bra, and taking over-the-counter pain medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen as needed. Others have gotten relief from going braless. Applying heat with a heating pad can also help. There are reports that decreased intake of caffeine (coffee, tea, chocolate & sodas) and dietary fats can diminish symptoms. Some women have found benefit from oral birth control pills, vitamin E capsules, or taking evening primrose oil.

What new breast pain therapies are being tested?

For moderate to severe pain, the only FDA approved therapy is danazole. Unfortunatley, oral danazol can cause undesirable side effects such as hot flashes, acne, weight gain, nausea, and decreased libido. A new topical gel containing danazol is being developed, that can be massaged into the breasts at night, decreasing breast pain, without the other side effects. If you would like to participate in a study on fibrocystic breast condition, please contact us. For more information on fibrocystic breast condition, go to: http://www.medicinenet.com/fibrocystic_breast_condition/article.htm