Tampa Bay Network

New PARP inhibitor study for women with advanced
BRCA-associated breast cancer

This study is open to women who have a BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 mutation
and have been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. The study is open at
Moffitt Cancer Center. See our study page for eligibility and exclusion criteria.
Principal Investigator: Heather Han, MD
Contact: Clinical research coordinators:
Mira Lacevic  and Dawn Carney
Phone: 813-745-8304, 813-745-1807

Volunteer Alert

Become an Outreach Volunteer!! FORCE is looking for an Outreach Coordinator for your area. You'll help set up local meetings for FORCE members and assist in planning and setting up other events and activities. For more information, download About Outreach and contact Sandy Cohen, VP of Volunteer Programs, with any questions.

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