Overview
The purpose of this research is to develop a resource registry of individuals currently without pancreatic cancer but are members of a kindred with two or more blood-related family members with pancreas cancer.
Description
If you agree to be in the study, you will be asked to fill out a questionnaire once every two years. The questionnaire will ask you questions about your health and family history. The investigator may ask you to donate a one-time blood specimen of approximately 3½ tablespoons, which can be done at your local doctor's office. The investigator may ask you if you are willing to provide the names and addresses of other family members who may be eligible to participate in the study. No visits to Mayo Clinic are required for your participation.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- An individual who was previously enrolled in Mayo Clinic IRB # 1197-00, 354-06, 355-06, or 19-010791
- Is age 18 years or older.
- Has a valid United States mailing address.
- Has at least two blood-related relatives who have had pancreas cancer or has a blood-relative with pancreatic cancer and that relative carries a known germline mutation in APC, ATM, BRCA1, BRCA2, CDKN2A, EPCAM, MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PALB2, PMS2, STK11, TP53 or mutations in other genes known to be associated with pancreatic cancer.
Exclusion Criteria:
- An individual who is a prison inmate
- An individual who is not compos mentis (of sound mind, memory, and understanding), and not able to give consent.
- Has personal history of pancreas cancer.