Mayo Clinic
The purpose of this research is to better understand how benign breast diseases might lead to breast cancer, focusing on genetic factors and including a diverse range of participants to improve future diagnosis and treatment.
Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients, ages 18 to 100 years * Had a benign breast biopsy at Mayo Clinic between 2002-2022 Exclusion Criteria: * All male patients * Prior or concomitant diagnosis of BC * Diagnosis of BC within six months of benign breast disease * Denial of research authorization * Concurrent or post-biopsy bilateral prophylactic mastectomy
Non-interventional study