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EpCAM and p53 Expressions in Infiltrating Duct Carcinoma of the Breast

40 participantsStarted 2023-01

Plain-language summary

Breast cancer represents the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. It represents the 5th leading cause of cancer mortality all over the world. In Egypt, breast cancer represents the 2nd most diagnosed cancer among all population. But among Egyptian females it represents the 1st diagnosed cancer representing 32.4%. The main cause of death in breast cancer patients is tumor metastasis. Although only 5-10% of recently diagnosed breast cancer cases show metastasis to distant sites, but still there is a high risk for metastasis in patients with localized primary tumor following successful surgical management. Epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) is a cell adhesion molecule. It modifies cadherin mediated cell adhesion and it induces epithelial cell migration and proliferation. Some authors elucidate that EpCAM is involved in metastasis. P53 is a known tumor suppressor gene involved in the control of cell cycle, DNA repair and apoptosis. It's one of the most mutated genes in cancer including breast cancer. Mutant p53 has a big role in tumor progression.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 80 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Exclusion criteria

. Patients with recurrence of the primary tumor.
. Patients with a history of preoperative chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy.
. Insufficient or tiny tissue biopsies

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Diagnosis of breast cancer

Timeframe: two day after staining sections with Immnnohistochemical markers

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05703815

SponsorSohag University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-03

Contact for this trial

Rasha M Abdelkareem, lecturer

01158408563 rasha_abdelkareem@med.sohag.edu.eg

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