The Cancer Genetics Network (CGN) has a variety of pilot studies under way. A pilot study is a first study to examine a new method, idea, or treatment. It is undertaken with the expectation that it will yield findings that merit further investigation in a larger study.

Participants in these studies are recruited from the CGN membership and sometimes other groups. Members are volunteers who are interested in learning about cancer genetics and consider participating in studies on a case-by-case basis.

Active Studies

• Risk of Ovarian Cancer Study (ROCA) — description
• Family Health Promotion Project (FHPP) — description — recruitment site
• Genetic and Environmental Modifiers of BRCA1 and BRCA2 (GEMS) — description

Studies on Hold

• Genetics of Renal Cancer Susceptibility — description

Completed Studies

• CGN Recruitment of Probands and Family Members — description
• Validation of BRCA1 & BRCA2 Carrier Probability Models — description
• Prostate Cancer Gene Discovery Study — description
• Genetic and Environmental Modifiers of Penetrance in BRCA1 and BRCA2 Mutation Carriers — description
• Minority Recruitment Studies — description
• Breast Cancer Screening Study — description
• Colon Cancer Sibling Pair Study — description
• Physician Risk Counseling, Emotional Health and Preventative Behaviours — description