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Cancer Risk Clinical Trial in Boston, MA

Access cutting-edge cancer risk treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Boston. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Boston

    Convenient for MA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Boston site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Cancer Risk Study in Boston

This research study is creating a way to collect and store specimens and information from participants who may be at an increased risk of developing cancer, or has been diagnosed with an early phase of a cancer or a family member who has a family member with a precursor condition for cancer. * The objective of this study is to identify exposures as well as clinical, molecular, and pathological changes that can be used to predict early development of cancer, malignant transformation, and risks of progression to symptomatic cancer that can ultimately be fatal. * The ultimate goal is to identify novel markers of early detection and risk stratification to drive potential therapeutic approaches to intercept progression to cancer.

Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Participants to be included in this study include the following (note that this list is not comprehensive but gives examples of precursor conditions for each organ type): 1-Hereditary risk for cancer including
Carriers of known or previously unrecognized pathogenic germline variants of cancer predisposing genes
Individuals with personal or family history suggestive of elevated cancer risk (this may include individuals who have negative genetic testing results or have not elected to undergo testing)
Individuals with a clinically based diagnosis of a Cancer Predisposition Syndrome (examples, neurofibromatosis, Fanconi Anemia, Ataxia-Telangiectasia)
Hereditary Cancer Prediction Model-based elevated cancer risk
Others at risk for specific cancers by virtue of exposure, obesity, gender, race and ethnicity, HPV exposure (for H\&N cancer for example), etc.
Exposed High Risk including
Childhood cancer survivors with treatment exposures associated with increased risk of cancer
Adult cancer survivors with treatment exposures associated with increased risk of cancer
Documented high level exposure to group 1 IARC carcinogens
Thoracic: individuals at risk for lung cancer including but not exclusive of the following criteria: Age \>50, Smoking history of \>15 pack years, First-degree relative history of lung cancer or COPD
alcoholic liver disease (NAFL), non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), cirrhosis
Precursor Lesions including
Breast: ductal/lobular carcinoma in situ (CIS) and atypical hyperplasia
GI: Barrett's esophagus, Pancreatic precursor lesions, colonic dysplasia/adenomata, nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL), nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), cirrhosis
GU: High grade prostatic epithelial neoplasia, and high-grade bladder urothelial dysplasia/carcinoma in situ,
Lung: Adenomatous hyperplasia
H\&N: high-risk oral precancerous diseases
Skin: Class II melanocytic lesions. Squamous dysplasia
Heme malignancies: CHIP, CCUS, ICUS, MGUS, SMM, SWM, MBL (spell these out), Low grade lymphomas
Thoracic: Lung nodules detected on screening CT that prompt further follow-up
GYN: STIC lesion (serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma), Endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia, Cervical and endocervical carcinoma in situ, vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia
Pediatric histologic diagnoses sometimes associated with development of malignancy: Nephrogenic rests, benign bone lesions with risk of malignant degeneration (Giant cell tumor, osteochondroma), Spitz nevus, and others.
FAMILY MEMBERS or healthy individuals

Exclusion Criteria

There are no exclusion criteria for the study. Note: Patients with prior cancer history are allowed to participate. Patients with prior history of cancer or non-metastatic localized cancers (such as skin cancer or localized prostate cancer) are allowed to be enrolled. Patients enrolled in clinical trials or receiving therapy for precursor diseases are NOT excluded from this study.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Boston?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05463796) has an active research site in Boston, MA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Cancer Risk Treatment Options in Boston, MA

If you're searching for cancer risk treatment options in Boston, MA, this clinical trial (NCT05463796) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Boston research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced cancer risk specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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