Cancer, Other Disease
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to collect blood samples from a large number of individuals with cancer to create a database for researchers to use in future studies. Researchers may use this database to discover new ways to detect and treat cancer and other diseases. Future studies may use stored blood samples to discover how genes affect health and disease.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Are patients of participating study site clinics/clinical groups * Are adults (aged 18 or older) * Have an active cancer diagnosis with confirmatory pathology results indicating solid tumor and/or hematologic malignancy * Participants may have other active diagnoses with confirmatory clinical results
Exclusion criteria
* Individuals who lack the capacity to provide informed consent * Individuals known to be prisoners at time of biological specimen collection
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Biorepository | 10 years | The objective of this study is to establish a biorepository and database of specimens to enable future research on the role of genetic factors in the biological mechanisms of diseases, including cancer, and treatment outcomes. |
Countries
United States