Why are young people getting cancer? a massive study aims to find out.

NCT ID NCT04955808

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 07, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This research study collects tissue, blood, and other samples from 2,400 people diagnosed with breast, colon, kidney, liver, multiple myeloma, or prostate cancer at a young age. The goal is to identify genetic changes that may explain why these cancers occur early, especially in different racial and ethnic groups. Participants provide samples during surgery, and no direct treatment is given.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Cancer Institute Division of Cancer Prevention

    Rockville, Maryland, 20850, United States

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