Discovering New Targets for Hereditary and Sporadic Colorectal and Endometrial Cancer Risk Reduction
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Summary
The primary aim of this study is to collect and store data, tissue, and personal and family histories from patients being screened for colorectal cancer and/or endometrial cancer at NYPH and WCM for routine clinical care and to make these available for future use for molecular and mechanistic studies.
Description
Colorectal cancer (CRC) and endometrial cancer (EC) have a highly heritable component. Approximately 25% of CRC or EC patients have another first or second degree relative who are also affected by CRC or EC, and there are at least 32 known high penetrance CRC/EC germline predisposition genes. The overarching goal of this protocol is to (a) facilitate the discoveries of novel mechanisms in intestinal carcinogenesis and genes inducing genetic predisposition, (b) to help identify new genes and proteins that are amenable to targeted therapy and precision prevention drug intervention and biomarker…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
The following eligibility criteria must be met as follows: 1. Age ≥ 18 years old. 2. One of the following must be met: 1. Diagnosis of a Hereditary Cancer Syndrome by positive genetic testing and/or clinical criteria to undergo an endoscopy procedure (esophagoduodenoscopy and/or colonoscopy/flexible sigmoidoscopy), or endometrial screening procedure (transvaginal ultrasound and/or hysteroscopy and/or endometrial biopsy), OR 2. Individuals coming to Weill-Cornell Medicine/NYPH to undergo an endoscopy procedure, transvaginal ultrasound, or hysteroscopy for average-risk (population-based)…
Location
- NYP/Weill Cornell MedicineNew York, New York