Research Today Changes Tomorrow
Developing better prevention methods. Finding lifesaving solutions. Learning why some people are more susceptible than others. Edith Sanford Breast Center is pursuing cutting-edge genomic research to identify specific treatments that will work best for each woman, prevent breast cancer on an individual basis and ultimately eradicate the disease.
Today, we know more about breast cancer than ever before. And the driving force behind every moment of progress has been research. Research enables doctors to understand breast cancer on a new level, improve patient care and transform the lives of those diagnosed.
As a part of Sanford Health, we integrate research and patient care. Our patients have access to the newest treatments, medications and diagnostic methods. In addition, the data from clinical trials our patients participate in helps our researchers create better treatments and prevent breast cancer in future generations.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are instrumental in discovering new, and sometimes better, ways to prevent, detect, diagnose or treat breast cancer. At Edith Sanford Breast Center, we lead and can offer patients access to dozens of national and international clinical trials from every facet of breast health. This allows our team of breast cancer experts to offer the most advanced treatment options to our patients.
The Importance of Clinical Trials
Every treatment and every medication was once part of a clinical trial. For each clinical trial, a courageous act by a few potentially leads to breakthrough breast cancer care and treatment options that would not otherwise be available. Clinical trials offer our breast cancer patients the next generation of treatments. Additionally, they are invaluable to researchers, doctors and specialists, as they help find new diagnostic, treatment, care and survivorship methods.
Joining a Clinical Trial
The choice to participate in a clinical trial is personal, depends on your situation and should be made between you and your doctor. It's important to know that anyone who participates in a clinical trial will always get the standard treatment for breast cancer. By participating in a clinical trial, researchers are adding an additional medication or treatment to further study its effectiveness.
View all of our current clinical trials.
WISDOM Study
We are no longer enrolling new individuals into The WISDOM Study. If you previously enrolled in the study, call 1-87-SURVIVAL with any questions or concerns. State you’re calling about the WISDOM study. To reach the WISDOM Study team, contact them at (855) 729-2844 or info@wisdomstudy.org.
The Value of Research
Research Makes a Difference
There would be no progress without carefully designed research aiming to improve care. Besides providing important information, research offers you access to the next generation of medications, treatments, therapies and procedures.