Official Title
Two Cancers, One Gene
Brief Title
Two Cancers, One Gene. Why Some People in Families Develop Melanoma or Pancreas Cancer, While Still Others Never Develop Cancer.
Protocol ID
NCT03174574
Lead Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Brief Summary
Individuals who are affected with pancreas cancer and melanoma as well as those without
either cancer who have been identified as 1st or 2nd degree relatives of family members
with pancreas cancer and melanoma will be asked to participate. The participant will be
asked to complete a survey about their health and family history of cancer and to give a
blood sample for specific gene testing and storage for future research studies.The
overall goal of this study is to understand the factors that increase susceptibility and
expression of pancreatic cancer and melanoma in high risk families.
Study Period
-
Enrollment Count
3 participants
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Individuals who are affected with pancreas cancer and melanoma as well as those
without either cancer who have been identified as 1st or 2nd degree relatives of
family members with pancreas cancer and melanoma.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Under the age of 18, Non-English speaking or unable to provide informed consent,
inmates.
Filters
Pancreas Cancer
Melanoma
COMPLETED
ADULT
OLDER_ADULT