A COG Soft Tissue Sarcoma Biology and Banking Protocol
Sandeep Batra, MD
Primary Investigator
Brief description of study
What is the purpose of this study?
The purpose of this study is to collect and store tumor tissue, blood, and bone marrow samples from patients with soft tissue sarcoma that will be tested in the laboratory. Collecting and storing samples of tumor tissue, blood, and bone marrow from patients to test in the laboratory may help the study of cancer.
Detailed description of study
What will happen during the study?
Surgical tissue, bone marrow, and blood specimens are collected at diagnosis (initial or relapse) and, if applicable, at the development of a second primary tumor. Specimens are used for research purposes. A certificate of confidentiality protecting the identity of research participants in this project has been issued by the National Cancer Institute.
Patients who are not enrolled on a Children's Oncology Group treatment trial are followed every 6 months for at least 10 years or until disease progression or development of a second malignancy.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Childhood Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Chordoma
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Age: 50 years - 100 years
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Gender: All
Inclusion Criteria
Diagnosed with one of the following: Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), Nonrhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcoma (NRSTS), Unclassified soft tissue sarcoma
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