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Knowledge that can protect your entire family.

IGNITE-TX is a free research study helping families affected by Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) or Lynch syndrome understand their genetic (inherited) cancer risk, share information with family members, and access the right support.

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Funded by Foundation for Women's Cancer Prevent Cancer Foundation American Cancer Society
Free · No cost to participate
Nationwide study
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About IGNITE-TX

Helping families understand hereditary cancer risk.

The IGNITE-TX Study is a research study for families affected by Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) syndrome and Lynch syndrome. The goal of IGNITE-TX is to help more families access genetic testing and learn what their results may mean.

Today, less than half of relatives who could benefit from genetic testing receive it. This study aims to understand and improve those rates — protecting more families through early knowledge. With early information, early intervention can support improved health outcomes for you and your family.

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Why join the study

Three reasons to participate

Know your genetic risk

You may be eligible to receive free genetic counseling.

Protect your family

Learn how to share genetic results with relatives and help them access genetic testing and essential resources.

Always supported

Our dedicated team is available at every step. Participation is completely free and always voluntary.

Research team

The people behind the study

Full team
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J. Alejandro Rauh-Hain, MD, MPH
Associate Professor
Department of Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Principal Investigator
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Melissa Frey, MD, MS
Associate Professor
Department of Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine
Principal Investigator
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Ravi Sharaf, MD, MS
Associate Professor
Population Health Sciences, Weill Cornell Medicine
Principal Investigator
Free to participate

Ready to see if you are eligible?

If you or a family member have been diagnosed with HBOC or Lynch syndrome, we'd like to hear from you. Enrollment takes just a few minutes and is completely free.

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