Subjects will be asked to donate biospecimens (tissue, fluid and blood) and allow data collection from your medical records, to a biobank for future research.
Biobanking is storing leftover human tissue that has been removed during a medical procedure such as an operation, a biopsy, or a blood test. This extra tissue is not needed for the participants' diagnosis or treatment. This tissue is sent to a tissue bank, where it is carefully preserved and protected. Scientists use tissues from these banks to study disease and find better ways to diagnose, prevent, and treat cancer in the future. Tissue donated for medical research is not used in either organ transplantation or blood transfusions.
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Leftover tumor tissue, from a biopsy or surgery that is being done for their regular care
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Left over fluid (1cc-10cc of ascites, pleural or pericardial effusions) if participants have a paracentesis, thoracocentesis or pericardiocentesis during their regular care.
Subjects will be asked to give 2 blood samples, 8cc each (16cc total, about 3 teaspoons). The study team will try to collect these blood samples at the time of a clinically indicated blood draw or from an existing intravenous (IV) access, such as before and after the participants' regularly scheduled surgery.
The study team will collect data from participants' medical record and enter it into a secure database. The medical records will be reviewed annually until the participant completes their treatment course, or up to 10 years.
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Demographic information, such as age, gender and race
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Medical history
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Physical exams
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Pathology results
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Laboratory test results
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Imaging (CT or MRI scans)
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Operative reports
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Age >/= 18-100 years
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Patients with proven or suspected thoracic, breast, gastrointestinal and genitourinary cancers at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
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Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers), under 18 years of age