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Cancer Genetics Network A resource supporting the research community at large Opportunities for the public to enroll The Cancer Genetics Network (CGN) is a national network of centers specializing in the study of inherited predisposition to cancer. The resource is available to the research community at large to support studies on the: genetic basis of human cancer susceptibility, integration of this information into medical practice, and behavioral, ethical, and public health issues associated with human genetics. The growing database has information on 24,000 individuals (16,000 families) with cancer and/or a family history of cancer. Data available to researchers include demographic information, relevant medical history, and a 4-generation cancer family history on each enrollee. The population enrolled makes possible research on both common and uncommon tumors. The CGN infrastructure enables studies on genes of moderate and low penetrance, as well as the more easily identified high penetrance genes. View summary data on enrollees. The CGN welcomes opportunities to collaborate with research groups on important studies, and/or it can provide data and biospecimens, and a range of services and expertise to support independent studies. Research funding is not provided. Recruitment of members of the public into the CGN continues for: individuals from minority populations; individuals at high risk for ovarian, colon, and renal cell cancer; and families with multiple tumors. Consider enrolling in this important research program.

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