Tests tumor genomics using blood and stored tissue
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at the genetic information (DNA) from your blood and from saved tumor tissue to better understand certain cancers, especially rare cancers with a poor outlook. It may help researchers learn why these cancers behave the way they do and guide future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You have a cancer diagnosis confirmed by biopsy (tissue sample) and it is rare and/or has a poor prognosis with standard treatment
- You can take part in clinic visits for surgical, medical, radiation, or imaging (radiology) care
- Saved tumor tissue is available in paraffin blocks and can be sent for genetic testing
- Your daily functioning is at least moderate (Karnofsky/Lansky score 30 or higher)
- Your expected time to live is at least 3 months
- You sign a written consent form to join the study
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