Blood marker test to track response to cancer treatment
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks for new blood (serum) markers that may show whether anti-cancer therapy is working. If you have cancer or possible cancer and can safely take part, your blood may be used to monitor treatment response over time.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older (and for some sample parts, at least 20).
- You have a known cancer diagnosis or you are being evaluated for possible cancer.
- Your ability to do daily activities must be fairly good (Karnofsky score above 70).
- You must complete the usual pre-treatment health checks required for cancer care.
- You must sign the study consent form approved by Stanford’s human subjects committee.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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