The survey and its findings will help us understand attitudes around cancer family history and genetic testing among Black people. This information will be used to develop an educational curriculum to strive towards health equity for Black people diagnosed with or at higher risk of cancer and get Black people the best cancer care.
Do you have AML, ALL, or MDS, and are preparing for a stem cell transplant from an unrelated donor? If so, you might be able to take part in a study to will see if a reduced dose of a drug called cyclophosphamide will still reduce your chances of developing Graft versus Host disease, but also lower your chances of side effects from the drug.
Have you been diagnosed with a B cell disease that has returned after your previous treatment or is not responding to your current treatment? If so, you might be able to take part in a study to see if a new treatment is safe and can help treat people with B-cell diseases.
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 over 60 and were recently diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma? You may be able to participate in a research study to determine whether patients who reach complete disease remission after treatment with rituximab and zanubrutinib, will remain longer in remission with or without continuous zanubrutinib treatment.
Have you been diagnosed with B-cell post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) after an organ transplant? Have you not yet received any type of treatment for this condition? Then you may be eligible for a study to look at the safety and effectiveness of tafasitamab and rituximab combination treatment for PTLD.
Have you been recently diagnosed with follicular lymphoma (a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma)? You may be able to take part in a research study to learn more about the safety and tolerability of an experimental drug called odronextamab.
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.
Have you been diagnosed with CD30 negative peripheral T-cell lymphoma? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study that will look at the safety of adding the new study drug duvelisib, or the new study drug CC-486, to the standard chemotherapy treatment for your disease. Please contact us with questions about eligibility, or if you wish to know more.
Do you have head and neck cancer or soft tissue sarcoma? Are you planning to have surgery to remove your tumor? You may be able to participate in a research study to determine which therapies may be best for future patients. Compensation provided.