Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
This study collects, stores and analyzes blood specimens and information from people with prostate cancer. This may help researchers understand whether certain white blood cells involved in immunity differs between prostate cancer patients from various racial backgrounds.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To collect, process, and analyze blood samples from primary prostate cancer patients receiving care at the Masonic Cancer Center. II. To collect and analyze retrospective and prospective corresponding clinical and laboratory data on disease characterization, treatment, and outcomes. III. To explore NK cell and broad immune surface marker expressions in prostate cancer patients with diverse racial backgrounds using a 42-marker mass cytometry panel. IV. To analyze tissue biopsy samples previously collected during the standard of care diagnostic process using multiplex…
Inclusion Criteria: * AIM 1: * Diagnosis (or presumed diagnosis) of primary Prostate cancer * 18 years of age or older * Has a planned visit to a University of Minnesota Cancer Clinic * Willing and able to sign voluntary written consent Exclusion Criteria: * AIM 1: * Inability or unwillingness to give written informed consent
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