This study collects health and genetic information to implement cancer prevention andtreatment strategies.
This research will explore how genetics, diet, exercise, and jobs influence the risk of
developing cancers that can be treated early. The goal is to find out if this knowledge
can help doctors and health insurers improve their methods for preventing cancers that
cannot be treated.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18 years of age and older, and,
- People participating in the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
(CPRIT) A coordinated cancer screening research program in Bryan and Navasota Family
Medicine Clinics and,
- People with COPD, liver disease, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) lesions,
having had a colonoscopy or a low dose computed tomography (LDCT) lung scan or
cervical exam in the last 12 months or scheduled for one, and,
- Able to give and comprehend the consent process, and,
- Able to consent to donate blood and urine samples, genetic material through buccal
swabs for future research, and,
- Able to understand that their specimens, health record, and changes in health status
will be followed for a five-year period and shared in deidentified form with the
research community, and,
- All sexes and gender identities.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Declines to participate or interact with staff/share their medical status.
- A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementias in a medical record
indicates a progressive, debilitating condition that impairs memory, thought
processes, and functioning Individuals who are unable or unwilling to provide
consent will be excluded
Texas A&M Family Care
Bryan, Texas, United States
Investigator: Gabriel Neal, MD
Contact: 979-436-0399
gneal@tamu.edu
Kenneth S Ramos, MD
7136777740
kramos@tamu.edu
Rick Silva, PhD
(713) 677-7422
ricksilva@tamu.edu
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