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Lead
Ronald Weigel
With
The purpose of this research study is to test whether vandetanib has an effect on tumor growth markers. Vandetanib is not approved by the FDA for use in treating breast cancer. This study will compare vandetanib to a placebo. The proposed study is designed to determine the change in Ki-67 expression on paired breast cancer samples obtained before and after treatment with vandetanib. Other tumor markers including RET, TUNEL and phosphorylation specific levels of ERK1/2, AKT and mTOR will also be assessed on the paired samples. Those who have a core biopsy of the breast which demonstrates invasive breast cancer and requires surgical excision of the lesion will be eligible for inclusion in the study. The tyrosine kinase inhibitor, vandetanib 300 mg, will be given once a day for 7-14 days prior to surgery. Following surgery, tissue markers would be analyzed on each of the paired samples, allowing for rapid assessment of in vivo response to TKI treatment.
Age
18–99
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted