We are seeking volunteers for a survey to learn what may encourage and discourage cancer patients to be in cancer research studies. We'd like to hear from you if you are: -18 years+ -Have been diagnosed with cancer or the caregiver of someone diagnosed with cancer. -Spend time in Bertie, Hertford, Robeson or Scotland County, NC or a neighboring county. Participation includes 1 survey (about 10 minutes long) that can be done with your mobile device, computer, or by phone with the researcher. Compensation: 1 in 10 participants will receive a $25 Visa gift card.
Are you a young adult cancer survivor who would like to improve your health? Interested in using technology to support a healthy diet, get more physically active, and make healthy lifestyle changes? Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are looking for volunteers to sign up for a 3-month research program using a Fitbit activity tracker and mobile app to improve your physical activity and dietary habits.
Are you between the ages of 40 and 75? Are you willing to give a one-time blood sample? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study that is being used to develop and validate blood tests for early cancer detection.
Do you have untreated Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and/or you have relapsed or refractory ALL? You may be able to take part in a research study to help us learn more about the effects of a combination of two drugs on your leukemia.
Have you been recently diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study to help us learn more about the effects of using Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI), steroids and blinatumomab versus treatment with steroids, Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI) and chemotherapy.
Have you been diagnosed with cancer or a benign disease that is being evaluated for cancer for which you may receive treatment? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study that collects biospecimens (e.g. blood, saliva, tissue, etc) and health information to better understand how cancers develop and affect the body,]. If so, you may be able to take part in a research study that aims to identify non-invasive biomarkers for cervical cancer screening and monitoring following treatment of abnormal areas on the cervix caused by HPV.
Do you havepolycythemia vera (PV)? If you need to start therapy or your currently therapy is not controlling your PV, you may be able to take part in this research study to find out if a new drug can help normalize your blood count.
Do you have AML or MDS and are not eligible to receive intensive chemotherapy? Are you looking for another treatment option? In this study, we want to see if the study drug, SL-172154, works better alone or in combination azacitidine or with azacitidine and venetoclax.
Have you been recently diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia or Myelodysplastic Syndromes? If you are 60 years or older and you are scheduled to receive treatment with hypomethylating agents and Venetoclax, you and your care partner may be able to take part in a research study. In this study, we want to understand nutrition, eating, and mealtimes for people with these cancers. Compensation provided.
Have you been diagnosed with Leukemia? You may be able to take part in a research study to find out if a new study drug can help put your blood cancer into remission.