Ontario Hereditary Cancer Research Network

Ontario Hereditary Cancer Research Network (OHCRN) is a province-wide program connecting individuals with a higher chance of getting cancer due to their genetics to researchers, clinical trials and support groups.

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About OHCRN

OHCRN is a collaborative network of health care providers, laboratory scientists, researchers, patients and patient advocates working to improve access to research, clinical trials and existing cancer registries.

The online OHCRN registry was created to gather and centralize genetic and cancer-related data on inherited cancer syndromes in Ontario which will be used to inform research.

We are committed to empowering Ontarians with information and envision a future where the research and medical communities work seamlessly together to advance shared objectives and improve patient outcomes.

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Individuals with a known or suspected hereditary cancer syndrome are eligible to join the OHCRN registry.
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Refer your patients with a known or suspected hereditary cancer syndromes to participate in the OHCRN registry.
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By securely collecting data into an online registry, OHCRN helps researchers access information that can advance cancer care.

OHCRN Registry

Information from individuals with hereditary cancer syndromes can be used to understand the biology, prevention, early detection and treatment of cancer. By securely collecting data into an online registry, OHCRN helps researchers access information that can advance cancer care.

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Note: The number of participants, participating clinics, and approved research studies will be regularly updated as new information becomes available.

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Funding provided by the Government of Ontario

OHCRN is part of the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) Adaptive Oncology (AO) Initiative.

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