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.
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).
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.
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.
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 relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study looking at the safety of giving a new drug to patients with multiple myeloma.
Do you have newly-diagnosed multiple myeloma? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study looking at the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of giving isatuximab in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone at lower doses.
Have you been diagnosed with multiple myeloma that has not responded to treatment or has come back after treatment? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study looking at the safety and efficacy of giving a new drug called ABBV-383 to patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.
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.
In this study, we want to compare different combinations of drugs for patients with multiple myeloma who have not responded to previous treatment. We want to learn if an investigational medication may be beneficial for the treatment of multiple myeloma.