Breast Cancer & Microbiota Study

The study is recruiting two groups: patients recently diagnosed with breast cancer and healthy controls. The study will compare the intestinal bacteria in women recently diagnosed with breast cancer and healthy controls.

Dr. Ece Mutlu, the study's principal investigator, was featured on ABC-7 and WGN for her research in determining the cause for breast cancer.  Click on the links below to the article and video:

• ABC-7 video/article
• WGN video/article

You may be eligible if you meet the following criteria:

• Woman between 50 and 70 years old
• No menstrual periods for 12 months
• Recently diagnosed with breast cancer

Healthy individuals are also needed for this study.  You may be eligible if you meet the following critera:

• Woman between 50 and 70 years of age
• No menstrual periods for 12 months

Participants will receive the following free of charge: medical visits, lab work and parking/transportation.  Compensation for your time will also be provided.

Please see the study's information sheet and consent document for more information