Early Cancer Detection Research: Using Blood and Tissue Samples
- Jaime P. Morales
- Jun 17
- 3 min read
Early Cancer detection can save lives, and participating in cancer detection research could help accelerate progress. We came across this study and thought it would be a great one to write about. Most of us know someone who has or had cancer, it’s a devastating disease that impacts everyone involved.
Despite advances in technology and medicine, we are still searching for a complete cure. However, we’ve made significant progress. New drugs and radiation treatments have helped people with cancer survive longer and, in some cases, even eliminate the disease, allowing our loved ones to live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
This cancer blood detection study focuses on the early detection of cancer, which is a critical step toward finding a cure. The study includes both people with and without cancer to help researchers determine if cancer can be detected earlier through blood tests.
As many of us know, early detection is key, catching cancer early greatly increases the chances of successful treatment and survival.
Unlike most of the studies we write about that are based in New York City, this study has locations in several states. So whether you're reading this from New York, California, Illinois, Texas, or elsewhere, there’s likely a study site near you where you can participate.
I can share this information, but I can’t do it alone. Please help spread the word, not just for yourself or your family, but for future generations. Sharing this could save lives.
Purpose of the Study
This research aims to help scientists develop better tests to detect cancer early using blood and tissue samples. By collecting and studying samples from both people with cancer and those without, researchers hope to create accurate tests for early cancer detection.
What the Study Involves
Participants
People with and without cancer.
What Participants Do
Complete a questionnaire at the start.
Provide blood samples:
When they join the study.
Again 12 months later.
People with cancer may also provide tissue samples:
At the start.
Again 12 months later.
Goals of the Early Detection Cancer Study
Create a Blinded Reference Set:
This means researchers won’t know whether each blood sample came from someone with or without cancer.
This helps them fairly test new early detection methods.
Test Accuracy of Cancer Detection:
Look at how well the tests work based on:
Cancer type (e.g., lung, breast, etc.).
Cancer stage (how advanced the cancer is).
What Happens After?
Participants are followed up one year after joining.
Researchers will assess how well the test works by measuring:
Sensitivity – how often it correctly identifies cancer.
Specificity – how often it correctly identifies non-cancer.
These results will be reported with 95% confidence intervals, meaning they will include a range that likely contains the true value.
Who Is Behind the Study?
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Collaborator: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Site Location
(This study has 695 locations)
New York
New York, New York, United States, 10032
Recruiting
NYP/Columbia University Medical Center/Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center
Contact : 212-342-5162 cancerclinicaltrials@cumc.columbia.edu
Principal Investigator : Julia McGuinness
Jamaica, New York, United States, 11432
Recruiting
Queens Hospital Center
Contact : 718-883-3000
Principal Investigator :Mary M. Kemeny
Glens Falls, New York, United States, 12801
Recruiting
Glens Falls Hospital
Contact : 518-926-6700
Principal Investigator : Aqeel A. Gillani
This early cancer detection study is an important step toward developing reliable blood-based tests to detect multiple types of cancer early. Since we are based in NYC, we will include the New York location and contact information in the article.
If you are interested and live outside of NYC, leave a comment with your state, and I will look up the exact location and contact information for your area. We hope you found this study informative and that you’ll consider helping by sharing it or participating.
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