Northwestern Ovarian Cancer Early Detection & Prevention Program: A Specimen and Data Study
Northwestern University
Summary
RATIONALE: To improve strategies for detection and prevention of early-stage disease. PURPOSE: This research study is collecting specimens and data to develop better methods for early detection and prevention of ovarian cancer among the high risk population and those who have the disease.
Description
OBJECTIVES: * To identify and develop highly sensitive and specific tumor markers for the detection and management of ovarian cancer and other gynecological malignancies. * To identify new prevention approaches and therapies. * To identify measures to improve the quality of life for women at increased risk for developing the disease and for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. OUTLINE: Subjects undergo periodic specimen and data collection for research studies, including molecular, biochemical, functional, and genetic marker studies. Participants may have samples of blood, tissue, or body fl…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–80 years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: * Meets one of the following criteria: * Considered to be at increased risk for developing ovarian cancer, as defined by one of the following: * Has at least one first-degree relative (mother, sister, or daughter) with ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer * Has at least two first or second degree relatives diagnosed before age 50 with either ovarian, primary peritoneal, fallopian tube, and/or pancreatic cancer who have tested positive for hereditary cancer syndrome that includes an increased risk of gynecologic cancer (e.g., BRCA1/2 or Lyn…
Interventions
- OtherCa-125
Subject's blood collected at their follow-up blood draw will be assessed for biomarkers that could lead to a panel for detecting early stage ovarian cancer.
- Otherscreening questionnaire administration
Questionnaires designed to assess quality of life for women at increased risk of ovarian cancer will be administered to the subjects. Clinical data will also be collected.
- ProcedureSurgery
Subjects will be assessed for high risk factors.
Location
- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern UniversityChicago, Illinois