INTERogating Cancer for Etiology, Prevention and Therapy Navigation (INTERCEPTioN)
Mayo Clinic
Summary
This study is being done to identify markers and causes of cancer by analyzing patient's DNA (i.e., genetic material), RNA, plasma, tissues, or other samples that could be informative for patients with cancer. Cancer genetic testing is a series of tests that finds specific changes in cancer cells and normal cells in the body. Researchers may request to access these data as they explore how to better prevent, screen, or treat cancer. This study is also being done to create a biobank (library) of samples and information to learn more about treating cancer. Discovery of genetic variants in patients with cancer could result in opportunities for cancer prevention, earlier diagnosis or better therapy for cancer.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: GROUP A: Germline and Somatic Testing * Has Mayo Clinic medical record number * Confirmed cancer diagnosis * Germline and/or somatic tumor/blood testing has been ordered by the clinical provider (or clinical delegate) * Participant aware of cancer diagnosis * Able to provide informed consent * ≥ 18 years old * Ability to provide blood, saliva, bone marrow aspirate or hair follicle sample * Ability to provide archived tissue, if somatic testing has not already been completed * Note: if tissue unavailable participant may still enroll onto the study for the germline colle…