If you or your child has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), you or they might be able to take part in a research study. This study aims to understand why there are differences in outcomes in adolescents and young adults treated for ALL.
If you are receiving your cancer treatment at an infusion space in North Carolina Basnight Cancer Hospital (NCBCH), you may be able to take part in a research study. This study aims to understand your satisfaction and experience in the infusion spaces during your treatment.
Do you have asymptomatic multiple myeloma, also known as smoldering multiple myeloma? You may be able to take part in a research study to help us learn more about the effectiveness of a drug called daratumumab in combination with lenalidomide and steroids.
Have you been diagnosed with oropharyngeal (tonsil or tongue base) cancer. If so, you may be able to take part in a research study testing markers to determine who may be appropriate for less aggressive therapy and markers to determine if recurrent tumors can be detected earlier.
If you struggle with chronic tendon pain and have not found relief from other methods, this procedure may be beneficial for you.
Have you been diagnosed with an advanced cancer that has not responded to or has stopped responding to treatment? Have you had genetic testing done on your cancer? If so you may be able to take park in a research study to observe how certain cancer drugs target tumor DNA. Travel reimbursement provided.
Have you been diagnosed with cervical cancer? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study that aims to identify a new non-invasive biomarker (blood test) to 1) detect cervical cancer during screenings and 2) track response to treatment, detect early recurrence and guide personalized treatment decisions. In this study we will measure levels of Circulating Tumor Human Papilloma Virus DNA (ctHPVDNA) levels in the blood and urine of women with newly diagnosed cervical cancer prior to receiving any treatment, and then compare this to the levels in samples collected after treatment (surgery of chemoradiation).
Have you been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. If so, you may be able to take part in a research study looking at the safety of giving a drug called CA-4948 Added to Standard Chemotherapy to Treat Metastatic or Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer
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.
In the Carolina Blue Project, we want to learn more about work-related stress, eating behaviors, and cardiovascular disease risk factors among law enforcement officers. If you work as a law enforcement officer in any North Carolina or nearby states law enforcement department, you may be able to take part in this study. We do not collect any personally identifiable information. Officers who participate in the project and complete the two required steps will receive a $100 Amazon gift card.