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A study looking at biomarkers in people with solid tumours
Cancer type:
All cancer types
Status:
Open
Phase:
Other
This study is looking at proteins called biomarkers in the blood, urine, hair follicles and poo (stool) samples of people with solid tumours.
More about this trial
In this study doctors want to look at blood, urine, hair follicles and poo (stool) samples from people with 
. A solid tumour means any type of cancer, apart from leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma.
Doctors know that people with cancer have in their blood and sometimes in their urine. We also know from recent research that the different types of bacteria that live in the bowel can also affect some cancer treatments. The researchers want to find out more about how biomarkers could be used to help diagnose cancer and monitor treatment in the future.
The aims of the study are
- To find out more about biomarkers in people with solid tumours
- To help the treatment of cancer in the future
Who can enter
You may be able to enter this trial if you
- Have a
solid tumour - Attend a clinic at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, Glasgow
- Are at least 18 years old
You cannot enter this trial if you
- Have any other medical problems that could affect you taking part in this study
Trial design
Everyone taking part will give blood samples and hair follicles. Only people with kidney cancer, bladder cancer or prostate cancer give a urine sample. And only people with breast cancer give stool samples.
Taking part in this study will not affect your planned cancer treatment.
Hospital visits
You give the samples when you go to the hospital for treatment. So you won't have any extra visits as a result of taking part in this study.
Side effects
As there is no treatment as part of this study, there are no side effects. You may have a small bruise where you had your blood test.
Location
Glasgow
Recruitment start:
Recruitment end:
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Chief Investigator
Professor Jeff Evans
Supported by
Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit
Glasgow
Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC)
Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board
Freephone 0808 800 4040
Last review date
CRUK internal database number:
9558
Please note - unless we state otherwise in the summary, you need to talk to your doctor about joining a trial.
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