Testing blood and tumor samples for diagnostic cancer markers
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at blood and tumor tissue to find signs (markers) that can help diagnose or better understand metastatic cancer. You may be able to join if you’re getting surgery or a biopsy to remove a tumor and there’s a safe way to collect samples.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- Have a confirmed cancer diagnosis that has spread (metastatic cancer)
- Be able to understand the study and sign consent before any study steps
- Have tumor tissue available (from a planned biopsy/surgery) that can be used for research
- Be healthy enough for a standard biopsy or surgery, with a procedure considered low risk for you
- The tumor must be reachable and safely accessible for sample collection; you must be able to cooperate with positioning during the procedure
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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