Plain-English translation of NCT02906943 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Breast Cancer research guide →This study is building a province-wide registry of genetic information from advanced cancer patients. Researchers will analyze tumor tissue samples using genetic sequencing to identify mutations and patterns that could help personalize cancer care. Your tissue samples and blood will be stored and studied to help develop better tests and treatments for many types of cancer.
Right now, different hospitals and laboratories across Ontario are using genetic testing in different ways, and there's no coordinated system to track results or share information. This study aims to create a unified database and tissue bank so researchers can learn more from all this genetic data and develop new, more personalized approaches to cancer treatment.
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If you join, researchers will request your archived tumor tissue samples (pieces saved from your previous biopsy or surgery) and ask you to provide a blood sample. These samples will be analyzed for genetic mutations and stored in a secure research bank for future study. You will not need to undergo any new biopsies or invasive procedures — the study uses tissue that has already been collected as part of your regular cancer care.
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