It only takes 15 minutes of your time and a small saliva sample to help researchers learn more about breast cancer. Rutgers University is recruiting 50,000 volunteers for its Breast Cancer Genetics Study, which allows participants to contribute to the study right from home.
For those looking for a way to contribute to breast cancer research, this study offers a great opportunity: simply complete an online health survey, request a saliva sample kit, and mail it back to the research team.
William Mattar Accident Lawyers supports this effort and encourages everyone who is eligible in our community to participate.
What Is the Rutgers Breast Cancer Genetics Study?
Researchers at Rutgers University are working with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to better understand how our genes influence the risk of getting breast cancer. Their work could help inform the development of future treatments. By contributing health information and a saliva sample, participants can help researchers investigate genetic factors associated with the disease.
Who Can Participate?
Rutgers welcomes adults age 18 or older who live in the United States, including people of any gender, people who have had breast cancer, and people who have never had cancer. Researchers encourage participation from people of different backgrounds and experiences to further strengthen the study.
What Does Participation Involve?
Participation takes place online and by mail, with no office visit required. Participants review and electronically sign a consent form, complete health surveys, and return a saliva sample using the collection kit mailed to them. Additional surveys and sharing electronic health records are optional.
The study does not provide individual breast cancer risk assessments or medical genetic test results. However, participants may choose to receive information about their genetic ancestry at no cost.
How to Learn More and Sign Up
William Mattar Accident Lawyers encourages you to review the study information, consider participating, and share this opportunity with your friends and family. Helping others learn about the study is another great way to support this research project.
Visit the Rutgers Breast Cancer Genetics Study website here to learn more, review participation details, and access the sign-up page.