Colorectal Cancer Screening/Microbiome Collection

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the integration of cancer genetic testing into a cancer clinical practice aimed towards patients of various ethnic populations in Arizona and Florida – including, but not limited to, Hispanic/Latino, Native American/Alaskan, African American, and Asian by self-report. 

 

 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients at least 18 years of age 
  • Individuals diagnosed with any solid tumor cancer including, but not limited to, gastrointestinal, breast, gynecological, genitourinary, skin, CNS/brain, head/neck, musculoskeletal or cancer of unknown primary; and presenting to Mayo Clinic (MC Arizona or MC Florida) for clinical management/treatment; and patients receive genetic testing as described above.  
  • Self-identified as being from various ethnic populations including Hispanic/Latino, Native American/Alaskan, African American (including of African descent),Asian and other European populations
  • Blood collection is feasible (health, access and/or tolerability) for requested blood sample(s).
  • Individuals have agreed to participate and signed the study informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Patients who have had prior germline genetic testing involving a 40+ gene panel within the last 24 months at Mayo Clinic and available for review by the research coordinator at time of consent. 
  • Past or current history of colorectal cancer
  • Individuals not employed with Walmart

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 11/07/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Janice Krieger, Ph.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Joanna Serat M.P.H.

(904) 953-5407

Serat.Joanna@mayo.edu

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Publications

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CLS-20583567

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