As a result of these efforts, the number of Risk Assessment Forms submitted by minority groups increased, and during this period, the BCPT experienced the highest level of randomizations from racial and ethnic minority groups since the trial began. The Pilot Minority Recruitment Program has been the most effective strategy to date and will serve as the model for minority recruitment for future prevention trials. This study is not an end. It is rather a very propitious beginning. But it tells us that it is possible to prevent breast cancer.
Tamoxifen is far from ideal.
Its efficacy is only partial and it has significant risks. To move forward will require new agents and new clinical trials. Newer selective estrogen receptor modifiers are being developed and will be tested. The NCI hopes to be able to follow this study soon with additional clinical trials to find answers to the many questions that remain. Thank you for the opportunity to address the caucus.