Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) of Firefighters

Launched by VINCERE CANCER CENTER · Mar 10, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called the Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) study, is focused on finding new ways to detect cancer early in firefighters. Researchers are looking at blood and urine tests to see how well they can spot cancer before symptoms appear. This is important because early detection can lead to better treatment outcomes.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and currently working as a firefighter, whether full-time or part-time. You should also be part of Vincere's First Responder Cancer Screening Program and be willing to provide blood and urine samples. It’s important to note that if you have had cancer in the last five years (except for non-melanoma skin cancer), you won’t be eligible. If you join the study, you can expect to help researchers learn more about cancer detection, which may benefit firefighters and others in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 18 years of age or older
• • Currently employed as a firefighter, full-time or part-time
• • Taking part in Vincere's First Responder Cancer Screening Program
• • Able to donate blood and urine sample
• • Able to provide informed consent to participate in the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Deemed medically unfit for sample donation
• • Personal history of cancer in the last 5 years (with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancer)