Morehouse Total Cancer Care Protocol is a study by Morehouse School of Medicine to help improve cancer treatments by gathering information from African American cancer patients. This study is not about trying out new treatments. Instead, it is a longitudinal study, which means it follows patients over a long time to collect data. The researchers will collect blood, tissue, and other samples, along with survey answers and medical records from people who either have cancer or are at risk of getting it.
Participants must be 18 years or older and able to give consent. The study is focused mainly on African American cancer patients, but anyone at risk for cancer can join. There are no specific risks mentioned in the study. Participants will not receive direct treatment from being in the study, but their contributions will help future cancer research and treatment.
- Participants need to give blood, tissue, or other samples.
- Participants' medical information will be collected and stored safely.
- Participation does not involve direct cancer treatment.