Implementation and Navigation of Cancer Liquid Biopsy to Understand Diverse Patient Experiences
INCLUDE is a study being conducted by researchers at Whitman-Walker Institute, in collaboration with the Cancer Support Community (CSC), to test a new multi-cancer early detection product called Galleri®.
Galleri® is a simple blood test that detects and measures potentially cancerous cells circulating within the bloodstream. With this new technology, Galleri® provides a new solution for detecting many common cancers that do not have a targeted screening available.
Around 70% of cancer deaths are caused by cancers with no targeted screening available. Multi-cancer early detection enables you to proactively test for many cancers, increasing the chances of finding cancer early. In fact, when cancers are diagnosed early before they have had the chance to spread, the overall 5-year survival rate is 4x higher than when diagnosed in later stages. The purpose of this study is to learn more about an individual’s experiences with the Galleri® test and may also help the study investigators in further evaluating the barriers and facilitators to receiving multi-cancer early detection blood tests to improve access for all communities.
During the study visit, you will be asked to complete a brief survey. In addition, a trained phlebotomist will collect the blood draw sample for Galleri® – the multi-cancer early detection test. Following completion of the survey and blood draw, you will receive a $25 gift card. Participants may be eligible for another $20 gift card for completing a post-study completion survey.
Galleri® test results may come via email or phone call. If your results signal that a cancer was detected, study staff will call you along with members of the CSC team to discuss next steps. Without impacting your participation in the study, you will be offered the opportunity to participate in CSC’s supportive navigation services to provide you with assistance for any follow-up care or other services.
If you’re interested, please contact our study staff at 202.207.2484 to see if you’re eligible.
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