Determining ImpactS of Multi-Cancer Early detectiOn Tests oVER Time in Symptomatic Patients: The DISCOVER Study
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the possible benefits of screening with an investigational, but commercially available blood test designed to detect many types of cancer. The name of the screening blood test being studied is: -GRAIL Galleri MCED test
Description
The purpose of this pilot research study is to evaluate the possible benefits of screening with an investigational, but commercially available blood test designed to detect many types of cancer. "Investigational" means that this test is being studied and is not approved or cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The multi-cancer early detection test looks for small pieces of genetic material, called DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), in the blood that may indicate the presence of cancer, and the test may also be able to suggest what type of cancer is present. The research study procedur…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 22+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Be at least 22 years old * Have signs and symptoms suggestive of cancer and/or have imaging related to signs and symptoms of cancer being evaluated in the Cancer Diagnostic Service clinic Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals diagnosed with invasive malignancy within 3 years of enrollment * Individuals with active cancer requiring active therapeutic intervention at the time of participation (hormone therapy for breast/prostate cancer is considered acceptable and will not preclude participation)
Interventions
- DeviceGRAIL Galleri MCED test
A multi-cancer early detection (MCED) blood test.
Location
- Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, Massachusetts