Sub Studies FAQs

Saliva- Germline DNA Analysis

a. How can I find out if a sample was collected for a patient? 

Sites are expected to keep track of what samples have been collected for patients in the STAMPEDE sub studies. Please ensure to keep a copy of the saliva form, use the accountability log found in the Sample collection and handling manual or on the STAMPEDE website to help with sample tracking.

b. Will patients be notified of their results? 

The only results reported back to patients will be those which have known medical implications and for which testing would be available under standard NHS genetic testing guidelines.

The results of this research analysis may not be available immediately and does not replace any genetic screening that your doctor may recommend as part of standard clinical care.

Sequential Blood Collection- Circulating Tumour DNA

c. Will patients be notified of their results?

The only results reported back to patients will be those which have known medical implications and for which testing would be available under standard NHS genetic testing guidelines.

The results of this research analysis may not be available immediately and does not replace any genetic screening that your doctor may recommend as part of standard clinical care.

FFPE Archival Tumour Block Collection

d. Will the tumour blocks be sent back to us post analysis? 

Every effort will be made to preserve tissue. We will return any usable tissue back to sites once our analysis is complete.

e. How can I know if a patient has given appropriate consent to this allow for this collection? 

Refer to page 17 of the sample handling manual, available on the STAMPEDE website, where there is a table on how to check for appropriate consent.

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