The purpose of this study is to understand what factors encourage and discourage rural and racially and ethnically diverse populations to participate in cancer clinical research studies. The study is focused on people living in Bertie, Hertford, Robseon and Scotland Co, NC and neighboring counties. We also want to hear what healthcare providers in these NC areas think about cancer clinical research barriers and facilitators.
Have you been diagnosed with Squamous cell carcinoma. Are you looking for options to treat your cancer ? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study looking at the safety of giving a new drug called iC9-CAR.CSPG4 and Rimiducid to patients with squamous cell carcinoma
We would like to learn about how people who apply for healthcare financial assistance experience the application process, including things that make the application process work well or that were challenging. At this time we are not able to offer interviews to people who applied to UNC or Duke, we are interested in hearing from people who applied to other programs (such as Atrium, Novant, Wake, Vidant, ECU, Cape Fear Health Net, Physicians Reach Out, or Project Access).
Are you scheduled for or planning to have a biopsy done at UNC Health? For this trial, we are looking for people who are 18 years or older who are suspected or diagnosed with Stage IV/metastatic cancer, including: • Lung: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), • Head and Neck: Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HSNCC), excluding nasopharyngeal and salivary gland cancer; • Kidney: Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (ccRCC); • Bladder: Urothelial Carcinoma (UC); Skin: Cutaneous Melanoma, excluding Uveal Melanoma.
Have you been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and have residual disease after receiving preoperative therapy and surgery?
We are doing this study to test a behavioral lifestyle program designed specifically for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. Study participants will use a smartphone app and Fitbit activity tracker to help them develop healthier habits.
Do you have stage III colon cancer? Have you already completed surgery? If so, you may qualify for a study that uses a blood test called ctDNA to determine your treatment and to monitor for recurrence.
Do you have metastatic renal cell carcinoma? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study collecting information about how your therapy is affecting your quality of life.
Have you been diagnosed with urothelial carcinoma? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study evaluation of an investigational treatment called FX-909 in cancer patients.
The purpose of this study is to measure the efficacy and safety of durvalumab IV solution plus bevacizumab IV solution after transarterial radioembolization(Y90 glass microsphere TARE) in participants with unresectable HCC amenable to locoregional therapy.