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Here are some of the FAQ's concerning our research study...
Recently USC researchers received a five year grant to collect biological samples (blood and urine) on the MEC study members.It is believed that there is a tremendous potential of the MEC as a national resource for understanding the cause not only of
cancer but of other chronic disease can only be fully realized by this establishment of a collected biological specimen bank.All of our phlebotomists are State of California Licensed Medical Technicians and employees of the University of Southern California.
They have experience in drawing blood and use all necessary safety precautions.
They would be happy to come to your home or any other location you designate.This is a landmark study that will make important discoveries about the role of diet in relation to the development of
cancer and other diseases.The time you give is a major contribution on your part to research on the causes and future cure.
The university's seal displays three torches, representing the arts,
the sciences, and philosophy.
In heraldic language,
the torch is a symbol
of learning. In the background is the
setting sun,
representing the
West and (in heraldic symbolism)
power and life.
Embracing the torches
and sun is a California poppy, the USC
flower and heraldic
symbol of growth. Completing the seal
is the school motto.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. What is the purpose of this study?
A. The purpose of this study is to collect biological specimen (blood and urine) from subjects already participating in the Multiethnic Cohort Study.
Q. Why are you doing this study?
A. Our aim is to collect and compare results of specimens from subjects who have been diagnosed with cancer and other chronic diseases with the subjects from a random sample of controls to study ethnic differences in environmental exposure and genetic susceptibility.
Q. How did you get my name and phone number?
A. Approximately 10 years ago you filled out and returned our 26 page questionnaire we mailed to you. We are contacting you to ask for a sample of blood and urine.
Q. Why can’t you pick someone else?
A. When you filled out the questionnaire and returned it to us you became a valuable member of this study. You can’t be replaced by any one else.
Q. How long will this take?
A. Up to ten minutes.
Q. Is the information I provide confidential?
A. All information is completely confidential and will only be used for research purposes.
Q. How are you funded?
A. We are funded by the National Cancer Institute of the National Institute of Health.
Q. How much blood are you going to take?
A. We ask that you donate 4 tubes of blood which is about 3 tablespoons, which will be drawn from your arm.
A. We have phlebotomists that can come to your home to draw you blood. If you prefer to meet us at our lab, we will send you directions explaining how to get to our lab at USC.
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University of Southern California, Department of Preventive Medicine
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