Urology

GU Cancer Repository for Genitourinary Cancers Study

Lay Title: GU Cancer Repository for Genitourinary Cancers

Technical Title: Data and Specimen Repository for Individuals with/at Risk for Genitourinary Cancers

Disease Type:
Patients with recently diagnosed genitourinary cancers (prostate, bladder, renal, testicular, adrenal, or penile cancers) and benign conditions such as renal cysts (fluid filled sacs in the kidney).

Basic information:
The purpose of this study is to construct a biologic specimen bank for research purposes.

This biologic specimen bank will study the genetic and biological factors contributing to the development of genitourinary cancers (prostate, bladder, renal, testicular, adrenal, or penile cancers) and benign conditions such as renal cysts (fluid filled sacs in the kidney). In the future, these specimens will be used for research on the study of cancer and benign conditions. Scientists will study the genes and the proteins that are found both in cancer and in normal tissue in hope it leads to improved clinical care in the future.

Research Procedures (not a complete list):
A portion of the material removed from patient’s body during standard clinical care will be retrieved, such as bodily fluids, blood, and tissue. Material requested can vary based on the type of material and the specific condition. The specimens will be stored in the biobank. In the future, these specimens will be used for research on the study of cancer and benign conditions in hope it would lead to improved clinical care.

Eligibility Criteria (Not a complete list):

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with a high risk of developing or currently having a diagnosis of a genitourinary cancer (such as prostate, bladder, renal, testicular, adrenal, or penile cancers)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Under 18 years old
  • Unwilling or unable to provide informed consent

For More Detailed Information, Contact:

  • Brian Shuch, MD, Principal Investigator
  • Shirin Zavoshi, MD, (310) 794-9493