Blood and tumor genetic study for BRCA and related risks
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Skin, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study collects blood (and possibly tumor tissue) to learn how certain inherited gene changes relate to breast and ovarian cancer risk. It may help researchers understand which people are most likely to develop these cancers and how tumors differ in high-risk patients.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman with a high risk for breast or ovarian cancer
- You either have a known inherited (germline) gene change in BRCA1 or BRCA2 (or other listed genes), or you have a strong family history
- You do not already have a known inherited cancer-risk gene mutation (for the family-history route)
- You are getting ready for surgery to remove a pelvic mass (a growth in the pelvis)
- The pelvic mass is considered suspicious based on imaging (scan) or a clinician’s exam
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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