Genetics of Appendix Cancer: The GAP Study
Andreana Holowatyj, PhD, MSCI
Summary
The GAP Study is a prospective cohort study designed to comprehensively investigate genetic variations that may contribute to cancer development among individuals diagnosed with appendix/appendiceal cancer who are ages 18+ years.
Description
The Genetics of Appendix Cancer (GAP) Study aims to analyze hereditary factors, tumor characteristics and clinical features/outcomes among adults diagnosed with appendix cancer and their biological parents. Patients are recruited at any time after a diagnosis of appendix cancer and followed for up to 6 years after study enrollment. This cohort is enriched by robust biospecimens and data collections.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: GAP Social * Known diagnosis of appendix cancer in the United States * Mentally and physically able to consent and participate in the study GAP Vanderbilt * Known diagnosis of appendix cancer * Diagnosed by and/or consulting with a physician/clinical provider participating in the GAP Study * Mentally and physically able to consent and participate in the study GAP Parent * Biological parents (mother and/or father) of individuals actively participating in the GAP Study * Residing in the United States * Mentally and physically able to consent and participate in the study…
Interventions
- GeneticGenetic profiling
Whole exome sequencing
- OtherRetrospective tissue procurement
Collection of archived fixed-formalin, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) primary appendix tumor tissues that were previously removed
Location
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer CenterNashville, Tennessee