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Cancer Family History in Black Families

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.

Age & Gender

  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Location

United States (Nationwide)

What will be asked of you

Participants will be asked to complete a 15 minute online survey.

Incentives

$10 Tango gift card

Total length of participation:
15 minutes

Looking for Healthy Volunteers

Requirements for healthy volunteers are different than for those with a specific condition. If you are interested in becoming a healthy volunteer for this study, use the below categories to determine if you are able to participate.

Able to participate:

  • Adults
  • Identify as Black or African American
  • Reside in the United States

Not eligible if:

  • Do not identify as Black or African American
  • Are not an adult
  • Reside outside of the United States

Contact the Team

Visit Location

  •  Mya Roberson

100% Remote (online, phone, text)

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Mya Roberson
Health Policy and Management

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Observational

Study Topics

Cancer (Bladder, Brain and Other Nervous System, Breast, Colorectal, Cervical, Head and Neck, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Melanoma, Pancreatic, Pediatric Cancers, Prostate, Sarcoma (bone and soft tissue), Stomach and Esophageal, Thyroid and Other Gland/Endocrine, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Uterine (endometrial), Ovarian)
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Minority Health

IRB Number

24-0011

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