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A study looking at the genetics of advanced solid cancers and matching people to early stage targeted treatment trials (TARGET National)

Overview

Cancer types:

All cancer types, Secondary cancers

Status:

Open

Phase:

Other

Details

This study is looking at gene changes in advanced . It gives you and your team information on the genetic makeup of your cancer. This might help your team find a suitable early trial of a new targeted treatment for you.

A solid cancer is any type of cancer apart from those of the blood system or lymphatic system such as leukaemia or lymphoma.

Recruitment start: 21 July 2021

Recruitment end: 31 January 2027

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Dr Matthew Krebs

Supported by

Cancer Research UK

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

The Christie Charity

The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation

Roche Pharmaceuticals

University of Manchester

Digital Experimental Cancer Medicines Team

Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC)

Last reviewed: 11 Sept 2025

CRUK internal database number: 19561

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