What does participation entail?

Accrual to the COMET Study ended in January 2023.

The follow up care in the COMET study for the two approaches is summarized below.

Table 3. Details of follow up in the COMET study
SurgeryActive Monitoring
Frequency of follow-up
  • Post-operative checks and post- radiation checks, if given
  • Check-up every 6 months
  • Mammogram every 12 months
  • Blood collection every 12 months
  • Surveys at baseline, 6 months, 1 year and then annually for five years
  • After 5 years, mammogram and check-up once a year
  • Access to your medical record for 10 years to follow your progress
  • Check up every 6 months
  • Mammogram every 6 months
  • Blood collection every 12 months
  • Surveys at baseline, 6 months, 1 year and then annually for five years
  • After 5 years, mammogram and check-up once a year
  • Access to your medical record for 10 years to follow your progress