Breakthrough Generations Survey
The Breakthrough Generations Survey aims to survey 100,000 women and "plans to be the largest, most comprehensive scientific study into the causes of breast cancer" It is being carried out in association with the Institute of Cancer Research. Women taking part are asked to complete a comprehensive questionnaire about a wide range of health and lifestyle topics, and to have a blood sample taken, and will be followed up by investigators over the next 50 years.
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Famous quotes containing the words generations and/or survey:
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