Can better education boost genetic testing for pancreatic cancer?
NCT ID NCT03762590
First seen Nov 11, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study looks at how different ways of teaching families about genetics can help more people get tested for inherited pancreatic cancer risk. Up to 1,000 family members of pancreatic cancer patients will take part. Participants may provide a saliva sample for FDA-approved genetic testing. The goal is to find the best way to encourage testing and reduce cancer worry.
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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