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Search Results: Prevention, Detection & Risk + Pancreatic Cancer + Screening & Early Detection (6 results)
Prevention
Screening study for people at high risk for pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic Cancer Screening Study (CAPS5)
CAPS5 is a study looking at screening for early cancer in people with an elevated lifetime risk of developing pancreatic cancer. The goal is to study biomarkers derived from images and tissue samples (blood, pancreas fluid, duodenal fluid) for the early detection of pancreatic cancer and precancerous lesions.
Prevention
Registry and biobank for high risk people undergoing pancreatic cancer screening
Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection for People at High Risk
The study will collect clinical information, family history, and samples (blood, saliva or cheek swab) from people and families at risk for pancreatic cancer. Collecting this information and samples will create a resource to drive research necessary for early detection and prevention of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
Prevention
Observational study for people with family history of pancreas cancer or an inherited mutation linked to pancreatic cancer risk.
Blood Markers of Early Pancreas Cancer
The purpose of this study is to try to find markers of early pancreatic cancer for individuals at higher-than-average risk, expedite the diagnosis in individuals with symptoms, and substantially improve an individual's chance of surviving the disease.
Prevention
People with a genetic mutation in BRCA1, BRCA2 or Lynch syndrome who have relatives who have not been tested
IGNITE-TX - Identifying Individuals for Genetic Testing for Familial Cancer
The IGNITE-TX study is all about helping people with a genetic mutation in BRCA1, BRCA2 or Lynch syndrome talk to their family members about their risk for cancer and find the best way to get family members tested.
Prevention
Preliminary Evaluation of Screening for Pancreatic Cancer in Patients with an Inherited Genetic Risk Due to a BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2 or ATM Mutation
Improved screening for pancreatic cancer in high-risk groups, such as people with an inherited BRCA1, BRCA2, ATM, or PALB2 mutation, may help find cancer early and improve survival rates. People enrolled in this study will undergo screening using endoscopic ultrasound or MRI of the abdomen.
Prevention
A Pancreatic Cancer Screening Study for High Risk Individuals
The purpose of this study is to screen and detect pancreatic cancer and precancer in people with either a strong family history of pancreatic cancer, or an inherited mutation associated with pancreatic cancer risk.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) will be used to screen for early stage pancreatic cancer. Participants will also be asked to donate a blood sample at specific intervals for the creation of a blood bank necessary for the development of a blood-based screening test for pancreatic cancer.