About this trial
This study is being done to create a resource of samples and information that can be used to improve our understanding of the development, progression and treatment of recurrent or metastatic breast cancer or male breast cancer.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Female participants must have histologically or cytologically confirmed invasive breast cancer.
Male participants must have biopsy proven breast cancer.
Age must be >= 18 years, and all must be able to understand and willing to sign an informed consent document.
Disqualifiers
Dementia, altered mental status, or any psychiatric condition that would prohibit the understanding or rendering of informed consent; a history of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction to local anesthetics (i.e. lidocaine, xylocaine).
Any other condition, which in the opinion of the patient's treating oncologist, or the physician performing the biopsy procedure, would make participation in this protocol unreasonably hazardous for the patient.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Non-Interventional Study