The study aims to better understand betel nut-induced cancers on the island, which will help reduce the impact of cancer on Pacific island populations. By participating, you will be greatly assisting with this innovative study and helping to increase Guam's representation in research. 

Eligibility requirements:

•  Live on Guam
•  Be 18+ years old
•  Chew betel nut without tobacco and lime

Participants will be asked to provide hair strands and cheek swabs and to complete a short survey. It will be a one-time meeting that will last an estimated 30 minutes. 

Participants will be compensated with a $40 gift certificate for either gas or groceries. Participants can also receive an additional $10 gift certificate for either gas or groceries for each participant they successfully recruit for the study. 

Participation will be on a first call basis.

To participate and for more information, please contact:
Jade San Nicolas Chennaux
UOG Cancer Research Center
University of Guam
Office: (671) 735-3036
Mobile: (671) 747-1608
Email: sannicolasj7183@triton.uog.edu

This study has been approved by the UOG Institutional Review Board's Committee on Human Subjects Research (CHRS #21-01 effective Aug. 27 - Nov. 8, 2021). 

This study is NCI-funded through the Pacific Island Partnership for Cancer Health Equity (PIPCHE). Grant # 2U54CA143728-11

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