Bexarotene in Preventing Breast Cancer in Women at Genetic Risk

Summary

RATIONALE: Chemoprevention therapy uses certain drugs to try to prevent the development or recurrence of cancer. It is not yet known whether bexarotene is effective in preventing breast cancer. PURPOSE: Randomized clinical trial to study the effectiveness of bexarotene in preventing breast cancer in women who are at genetic risk of developing breast cancer.

Timeline

Start

2001-09

Primary completion

2006-09

Completion

2006-09

Drugs

Indications