New study seeks genetic clues in early cancers across diverse populations

This research study collects tissue, blood, and other samples from up to 2,400 people diagnosed with certain cancers at a young age. The goal is to find genetic changes that may explain why these cancers occur early, especially in different racial and ethnic groups. Participants are those with breast, colon, kidney, liver, or prostate cancer, or multiple myeloma, who are undergoing surgery. The study does not offer a treatment but aims to improve understanding of cancer causes.