About the Study:
We are recruiting healthy volunteers as control subjects in the genetic study of Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) in collaboration with the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). This is a multicentred study in South-East Asia and this study aims to identify the candidate genes involved in the development of NPC.
Potential Benefits:
Your participation will assist researchers in identifying candidate genes involved in the development of NPC, where high risk family members may benefit from screening.
Study procedures include:
1. Initial screening to check for eligibility for study
2. Completing 1 lifestyle questionnaire
3. Providing 20ml (4 tablespoon) of blood
Your participation in the study will be approximately 15 minutes.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
2. Age between 40 and 80 (preferably male population)
3. Healthy individual with no history of cancer
Please do help spread the message to eligible family, friends or colleagues who may be potential participants in this study.
For more information, please contact Project Officer in-charge:
Ms Grace Yong Sook Kwin at 90056773 or e-mail:
Grace.Yong@nccs.com.sg