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Solid Tumor (Adult)

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

NCI-97-C-0147                                                                                      Print this page 


Investigator(s):

W. Marston Linehan, M.D.
Principal Investigator
Phone: 301-496-6353
linehanm@mail.nih.gov

 

Primary Eligibility:

  • Suspected of having or with prior biopsy proof of malignant disease
  • Patients must be able to provide informed consent

Treatment Plan:

  • Selected patients suspected of having or with prior biopsy proof of malignant disease will be seen in the Urologic Oncology Branch, NCI and at the National Naval Medical Center
  • Blood samples may be collected at the time of the initial visit and at periodic intervals during the course of the disease; samples will be stored in the tissue bank of the Urologic Oncology Branch
  • Samples of malignant and normal tissue will be collected at the time of surgery and stored in the tissue bank of the Urologic Oncology Branch

Additional Information:

  • This trial will be conducted at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD. It is open to patients who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of where they live in the United States.
  • There is no charge for medical care received at NIH Clinical Center.
  • PDQ (Physicians Data Query) - provides additional details about this study for health care providers.


Reviewed: 12/4/08
Updated: 8/31/06

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