RATIONALE: Collecting and storing samples of blood and tissue from family members of patients with cancer to test in the laboratory may help the study of cancer in the future. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is collecting blood and tissue samples from family members of patients with pancreatic disease, pancreatic cancer, and melanoma.
OBJECTIVES: * To collect clinical history, family history, and blood and/or tissue samples from family members of patients diagnosed with pancreatic diseases, pancreatic cancer, or melanoma. * To learn whether inherited factors increase the risk of pancreatic diseases, pancreatic cancer, or other cancers. OUTLINE: Study participants undergo collection of blood and/or tissue samples as well as survey data for inclusion in a familial data and tissue registry. Participants complete two baseline surveys regarding their personal, family, health, and environmental exposure histories and regarding their opinions on cancer and cancer screening. Patients also complete a follow-up survey at 1 year and undergo review of their medical records.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1,122
one blood sample
confirmation of cancer diagnosis
at baseline enrollment and 12 months post-enrollment
Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Collection of familial data and biospecimens in a data and tissue repository for familial pancreas research
Time frame: baseline
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