The Sister Study Over Halfway Mark with Over 26,000 Women

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"The battle against this disease is not over," said Jean Peelen, a 64-year-old Sister Study participant. "One of my daughters, Jennifer, was diagnosed with breast cancer in December, and I have six granddaughters. I am compelled to do this so that researchers can find the causes of breast cancer before my granddaughters are endangered."

"In addition to enrolling in the Sister Study, I speak to people about the importance of the study and how they can be of assistance," said Peelen. "If women aren't eligible for the Sister Study, I let them know how they can still help by passing out brochures to women in their communities, churches, sororities, labor and professional organizations and civic groups."

"Thank you to all of the women who have participated in research studies in the past," said Dale Sandler, Ph.D., chief of the Epidemiology branch at NIEHS and principal investigator of the Sister Study. "I'm particularly grateful for the women who've already joined the Sister Study. I would encourage any woman whose sister had breast cancer to join us in this effort."

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The Sister Study Over Halfway Mark with Over 26,000 Women

The Sister Study has recruited more than 26,000 women whose sisters were diagnosed with breast cancer. Researchers are now turning their attention to recruiting 24,000 more women, making...

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