title: Breast cancer research: affecting the future.
abstract: Research plays a pivotal role in the oncology treatment continuum. As research moves from the academic arena into the community, the nurse practitioner is more likely to be faced with the challenge of enrolling and managing trial participants. This article addresses various issues related to breast cancer research and the management of trial participants.
authors.affiliation: Comprehensive Cancer Center, Aventura Hospital, Aventura, FL, USA.
authors.forename: F N
authors.initials: FN
authors.lastname: Barbera
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hardwick
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D020407:Internet; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D018579:Patient Selection; D012106:Research / Q000458:organization & administration*