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Researchers at Pfizer and Arvinas are conducting the VERITAC-2 cinical trial for people with ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced (locally advanced or metastatic) breast cancer that has profressed after previous treatment. This clinical trial is specifically for people who have already been treated with CDK4/6 inhibitor* therapy in combination with hormone therapy for their locoregional recurrent/metastatic disease.

* CDK4/6 inhibitors include medications called palbociclib (IBRANCE®), ribociclib (KISQALI®), and abemaciclib (Verzenio®).

This study aims to interview those who tested positive for an adult-onset cancer predisposition as a minor to highlight their attitudes regarding predispositional genetic testing in childhood. Results may help guide clinicians in how they approach and navigate conversations about genetic testing in presymptomatic minors.

This study is testing a vaccine, known as the Nous-209 vaccine, which is intended to decrease the chances that people with Lynch syndrome will develop polyps that can turn into cancer.

Today, researchers are learning about breast cancer from a small subset of patients, who are not representative of all breast cancer patients. ShareForCures® is an online registry that offers people who have been diagnosed with breast cancer a way to participate in research by connecting information about themselves with their breast cancer diagnosis, medical records, genomics. Participation is open to anyone adult, living in the United States, and who has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Those who carry the BRCA1, BRCA2 or PALB2 gene mutations experience a higher lifetime risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, but we need to know more about the other genetic and non-genetic factors that may also influence risk. This study follows women with these gene mutations over time, striving to build the evidence we need to help them and others make better decisions to protect their health.

Researchers are studying the affects of this breast cancer vaccine on the immune system in two groups of people:

• For people diagnosed with stage 2 or stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer at high risk for recurrence.
• People with an inherited mutation in BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 who are planning to undergo a risk-reducing mastectomy.

This study will test the safety and effectiveness of the drug sovilnesib in patients with ovarian cancer.

Women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation are at higher risk of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer compared to women in the general population. There are various options available to these women to help reduce or manage these risks, including preventive surgery. We are conducting an important new study to examine and understand cancer prevention decisions and outcomes in these women.

This study will examine how well an increased dose of testosterone treatment works for people with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) with an ATM, CDK12, or CHEK2 genetic mutation. Participants will continue to receive the medication as long as their cancer doesn’t get worse and they do not experience severe side effects.

This goal of this study is to interview Latinas, who have been diagnosed with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation, and explore their experience with genetic testing

The National Institutes of Health has a clinical trial for men at high genetic risk for prostate cancer. This is trial is for men without prostate cancer, ages 30 to 75, who have tested positive for Lynch syndrome (MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, EPCAM) or BRCA1, BRCA2, HOXB13, ATM, NBN, TP53, BRIP1, CHEK2, PALB2, RAD51C, RAD51D, or FANC (FANCA, FANCB, FANCC, FANCD2, FANCE, FANCF, FANCG, FANCI, FANCL, and FANCM). The trial involves screening MRI of the prostate every two years and biopsy of the prostate if the MRI is abnormal. There is no cost for travel or study-related tests. 

This is a survey research study enrolling people with a history of cancer, cancer genetic testing, and an inherited mutation or variant of uncertain significance (VUS) in a hereditary cancer gene (e.g., APC, ATM, BARD1, BRCA1, BRCA2, BRIP1, CDH1, CDKN2A, CDK4, CHEK2, EPCAM, HOXB13, MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, MUTYH, NBN, PALB2, PMS2, PTEN, RAD51C, RAD51D, STK11, TP53).

This study tests how well carboplatin before surgery works in treating patients with high-risk prostate cancer who have inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations. The purpose of the study is to treat men with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations who are at higher risk of prostate cancer after surgery (removal of the prostate) compared to patients without these mutations.

This study will test the safety and effectiveness of using a new immunotherapy drug called NC410 to treat people with different types of metastatic or advanced cancers that cannot be removed by surgery. The study is open to people with colorectal, endometrial, ovarian, stomach, esophageal, head and neck and other cancers that:

• have a tumor marker known as microsatellite stable (MSS), OR
• have been treated with and no longer respond to treatment with immunotherapy drugs known as immune checkpoint inhibitors.

This study is looking at how well the research drug REC-4881 works and how safe it is for the treatment of people with advanced or metastatic cancers with an APC or AXIN1 mutation.

This study is being done to learn about the effects of using three study medicines together as treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer that has been previously untreated.

This study is looking at how safe and effective the research drug REC-4881 is for treating polyps in people with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP). Participants will receive the oral drug REC-4881. A participant's dose will depend on when they join the study. 

This study will compare a new technique of screening for a type of inherited gastric cancer known as diffuse hereditary gastric cancer (DHGC) to see if it can identify cancer better than the current recommended screening. 

The usual care after a person with stage 3 colon cancer has had surgery and chemotherapy is to begin active surveillance. This is a time when no additional treatment is given, but instead patients have frequent imaging scans to see if their cancer has come back.

This study is looking at whether a blood test known as circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) can find signs of remaining cancer or recurrence after treatment earlier than standard active surveillance. People in the study who have evidence of cancer in their ctDNA test may receive additional treatment based on their test results. The goal of this study is to learn if using ctDNA and additional treatment improves outcomes in people after treatment for stage 3 colon cancer. Currently, testing with ctDNA is not part of standard of care to determine if colon cancer treatment was successful or if there is a recurrence. 

This research study focuses on young women’s emotional experiences when considering or engaging in strategies to manage increased breast cancer risk.

We're looking into how families share information among Caribbean individuals who have a genetic mutation linked to an increased risk of cancer. The goal is to understand the experiences of Caribbean people dealing with a higher chance of developing cancer. This study will help us figure out how genetic counselors can better support Caribbean patients and their family members in handling this genetic information. If you're interested, you can participate by filling out a survey. If you're eligible, we might reach out to you for a 45-60 minute interview. 

This study is being done to decide if the drug Tukysa (Tucatinib) combined with other cancer drugs works better than the standard of care, which is chemotherapy treatment for people with a specific type of colorectal cancer called HER2 positive colorectal cancer. The study also aims to understand the side effects of the combination of these drugs in treatment. The combination of drugs being used are Tukysa (Tucatinib), Herceptin (Trastuzumab), and mFOLFOX6, which is a combination of Oxaliplatin, Leucovorin, Levoleucovorin, and Fluorouracil.

The study will test the safety and effectiveness of a new drug called TNG348 used alone or in combination with Olaparib (a PARP inhibitor.) The study is for patients who have advanced breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and prostate cancer and a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation or have an HRD positive tumor.

The ENLACE study will learn more about colorectal cancer in Hispanic people so that treatment can be improved. Results may help your doctor choose your treatment and help you find out if you are eligible for a clinical trial. Your results may also help family members understand their cancer risks. People will have blood drawn and complete a questionnaire to join the study. Genetic testing will be done on your blood and the tissue from your tumor biopsy or surgery to test the genes that you inherited. You do not have to pay for the genetic testing. You will receive the results of your test from your oncologist and genetic counseling may be recommended. Two weeks and one year after talking with your doctor about your test results, you will complete follow-up questionnaires either in person or over the phone. 

Researchers are studying the affects of this breast cancer vaccine on the immune system in two groups of people:

• People with an inherited mutation in BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 who are planning to undergo a risk-reducing mastectomy.
• For people diagnosed with stage 2 or stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer at high risk for recurrence.

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).

This study will colect blood and stool samples to detect colorectal cancer or precancerous polyps in people with Lynch syndrome and those diagnosed with early onset colorectal cancer, diagnosed younger than 50 years old. 

This research involves studying a drug called AZD9574 on its own and in combination with other anti-cancer drugs in people with advanced cancer that has come back or progressed. AZD9574 is a type of targeted therapy known as a PARP inhibitor. The study aims to understand the safety, tolerance, how the drug moves in the body, how it affects the body, and its initial effectiveness.

The goal of the Wisdom Study is to determine if breast cancer screening can be made better by personalizing each woman’s mammogram schedule, compared to the current one-size-fits-all, annual approach. The Wisdom Study is designed to end the confusion about when to start and how often to have a mammogram. 

A free research program offering mindfulness, coping, and healthy lifestyle skills for ovarian cancer survivors. The goal of the study is to determine if the program can improve quality of life. You can participate from your home!