While there have been many advances in breast cancer detection and treatment, researchers still do not understand its causes and need additional volunteers in order to conduct effective studies. After signing up at armyofwomen, members will receive regular e-mails (2 to 3 times per month) notifying them of research studies that they can participate in if willing and if they are eligible. They can enroll in the studies online or, if they do not meet the criteria of the particular study, or otherwise choose not to participate, they may forward the information to a friend or family member. Every woman and man 18 and older is invited to enlist in the Army of Women, regardless of their medical history.

Current breast cancer studies where Army of Women volunteers are needed focus on using breast milk to screen for breast cancer,and finding a better way to predict a woman's breast cancer risk among other studies. Participation can involve anything from providing a blood sample to something as simple as filling out an online questionnaire.

Source: College of Notre Dame of Maryland