We know multiple myeloma can take a long time to diagnose. In this study, we want to better understand how your myeloma was diagnosed so we can identify ways to improve the process.
Exercise has been shown to be beneficial for the management of common adverse effects of cancer and its treatment such as fatigue, anxiety, depression, changes in strength and physical function, and sleep disruption. Get Real and Heel provides participants with the opportunity to obtain these benefits, regardless of cancer type and disease stage, and without cost.
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.
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.
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 a young adult cancer survivor who would like to improve your health? Interested in using technology to support a healthy diet, get more physically active, and make healthy lifestyle changes? Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are looking for volunteers to sign up for a 3-month research program using a Fitbit activity tracker and mobile app to improve your physical activity and dietary habits.
Have you been diagnosed with high-risk, relapsed or relapsed/refractory Multiple Myeloma and have already received 1-3 different types of therapy? If so, you may be eligible for our phase 2 study of Selinexor, Daratumumab, Carfilzomib and Dexamethasone.
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 and effectiveness of giving a combination of treatments to patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who are toxicity-vulnerable.