A study looking at the genetics of skin cancer
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This study tried to find out more about the genetic changes that cause 
and of the head and neck.
More about this trial
When this trial was done main treatment for skin cancer was surgery. After surgery some people might have had chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
Doctors were looking for ways to improve treatment. To do this they needed to understand more about gene changes. This includes how cancers start and what causes them to grow.
In this trial the researchers collected samples of tissue and blood from people diagnosed with skin cancer of the head and neck. They planned to use these to:
- identify changes in genes that may cause the cancer
- identify how the body’s immune system responds to the cancer
Summary of results
This trial was never finished as it was difficult to find people to join. So there are no results available.
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How to join a clinical trial
Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.
Chief Investigator
Dr Emma King
Supported by
Cancer Research UK
Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC)
NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer
Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
University of Southampton
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