Molecularly Aided Stratification for Tumor Eradication Research

NCT/DKFZ/DKTK MASTER is a prospective, continuously recruiting, multicenter observational study for biology-guided stratification of adults with rare cancers, including rare subtypes of common entities, using comprehensive molecular profiling, and clinical decision-making in a multidisciplinary molecular tumor board.

Sex

All

Minimum age

18 Years

Inclusion Criteria:

Rare cancer (Incidence \<6/100,000 persons/year) or Rare subtype of a more common entity (case-by-case decision; example: pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma without KRAS mutation)

Metastatic and/or locally advanced cancer with no curative therapy option and indication for systemic therapy

Exclusion Criteria:

Severe neurological or psychiatric disorder interfering with the ability to give oral and written informed consent

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