Scientists hunt for hidden family link to lung cancer
NCT ID NCT01754025
Summary
This study aims to understand if an inherited change in a gene called EGFR increases a person's risk of developing lung cancer, particularly in people who have never smoked. Researchers are recruiting people with a specific cancer mutation (T790M) and their family members to provide saliva samples for genetic testing. The goal is to learn more about this potential hereditary risk to help with earlier detection or prevention strategies in the future.
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Locations
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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