The purpose of this study is to learn how myeloma cells grow and become a cancer, how to distinguish them from normal cells and how to eliminate these cells selectively.
Participating in this study will require that blood and bone marrow samples be obtained as a part of the diagnostic work-up or follow-up of your multiple myeloma. Bone marrow/peripheral blood/tissue samples will be collected for research purposes, as well as testing for genetic traits of Castleman's disease if you consent to this study. In addition, data will be collected including demographic information gathered from your medical record, including gender, date of birth, ethnicity, date of diagnosis, laboratory and pathology results, treatment protocols, dates of relapses, subsequent treatment protocols, and current treatments and medications.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
6,388
No treatment or drugs are involved in this research. Participating in this study requires that blood and bone marrow samples be obtained as a part of the diagnostic work-up or follow-up of participant's multiple myeloma. Bone marrow/peripheral blood samples will be collected at the same time for research purposes. Data will be collected including demographic information gathered from your medical record, including gender, date of birth, ethnicity, date of diagnosis, laboratory and pathology results, treatment protocols, dates of relapses, subsequent treatment protocols, and current treatments and medications.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/MIRT
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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