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Research projects are helping us to understand whether we can develop screening programmes for the other types of gynaecological cancers (such as ovarian cancer). We need a clearer understanding of how ovarian cancer behaves in it's earliest stages to help us develop effective screening tools.
The Genetic Cancer Prediction through Population Screening project (GCaPPS) is a research study to look at the feasibility of offering genetic testing to everybody in the population. The aim of this genetic test (a straightforward blood test) is to identify those individuals who may be at high risk of developing cancers linked to certain inherited gene alterations, such as those particularly common in Ashkenazi Jewish people. You may take part in this study if you are over the age of 18 years and have four Ashkenazi Jewish grandparents.
The first introductory part of the study began in late 2008, but the UCL Institute for Women’s Health is now looking for more volunteers to take part in trials starting in 2010. If you would like to join the study or just want to know more, visit the website at: www.gcapps.org.uk
A large-scale trial study is underway - the UK Collaborative Trial of Ovarian Cancer Screening (UKCTOCS). This is examining the role of blood tests, particularly levels of a tumour marker called Ca125, in the detection of early ovarian cancer. The use of ultrasound scans is also part of the study.
This trial has now stopped recruiting volunteers, but for further details on this particular study, please visit the UKCTOCS website, by clicking here.
Other trials
Genetic testing and screening also has a significant role in confirming a diagnosis of 'hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer' (HNPCC) also. This type of cancer has a link with endometrial/womb cancer. Click here for more details on this.
For further details on some of the trials and studies being undertaken for other cancer types, and to get more information on the National Cancer Research Network and its aims, please click here.
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