Human Papilloma Virus, Oropharyngeal Carcinoma
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to better understand the natural history of oropharyngeal carcinoma (OPC), with or without an association with the human papilloma virus (HPV). For this study, the investigators plan to collect blood from OPC patients prior to treatment and at six subsequent time points.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients diagnosed with oropharyngeal carcinoma or patients with cancer of the unknown primary that is HPV associated, or possibly deemed to be originating from the oropharynx.
Exclusion criteria
* Not willing to sign consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sample collection | prior to start of treatment | 30-50cc of blood |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| tumor sample | Day 1 | tumor sample (FFPE) or fresh tissue post-excision or surgery, this will only be collected, if and when feasible, after the tumor has been removed post procedure. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Stanford University