RecruitingNCT00026884

Collection of Serum and Tissue Samples From Patients With Biopsy-Proved or Suspected Malignant Disease

Collection of Serum and Tissue Samples From Patients With Biopsy-Proved or Suspected Malignant Diseases

Sponsor

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Enrollment

5,950 participants

Start Date

Mar 12, 1998

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Bladder Cancer Kidney Cancer Renal Cancer Malignant Neoplasms Hereditary Neoplastic Syndromes

Summary

Selected individuals suspected of having or with prior biopsy proof of malignant disease will be seen in the Urologic Oncology Branch, NCI. Blood samples may be collected at the time of the initial visit and at periodic intervals during the course of the disease. These samples will be stored in the tissue bank of the Urologic Oncology Branch. Aliquots of malignant and normal tissue will be collected at the time of surgery and stored in the tissue bank, Urologic Oncology Branch, NCI. These materials will be used in the research efforts of the Urologic Oncology Branch, NCI....

Eligibility

Min Age: 2 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study collects blood and tissue samples from people with known or suspected cancers — particularly kidney and urinary tract cancers — to help researchers find better treatments and understand the genetics of these diseases. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 2 years of age or older - You have been diagnosed with or are suspected of having a malignant (cancerous) disease - You have or are suspected of having an inherited urologic (kidney/urinary) cancer condition - You are a blood relative of someone with a confirmed or suspected cancer or inherited urologic condition **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have other health conditions that would prevent you from safely undergoing surgery Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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