Study of inherited genetic risk in lung and related cancers
Part of Cancer, Genetic & congenital, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks for inherited (family-passed) genetic changes that may raise the risk of lung cancer and related thoracic cancers. It may help people and families understand their genetic risk by collecting health information and sometimes specimens from patients and relatives.
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Who can take part
- You (or a close family member) have lung cancer or a strong family history of it
- You may qualify if genetic testing in blood or saliva found an inherited EGFR gene change (like T790M) or a related lung-cancer risk gene change
- You may qualify even if testing shows a “variant of uncertain significance,” if the lead investigator decides it fits
- You can include family members who may carry the same genetic change, or relatives who can help confirm family history
- You (or your parent/legal guardian/healthcare proxy) are able and willing to sign consent; otherwise you can’t join
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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