Collection of Blood From Patients With Cancer

Summary

This study will collect blood from patients with cancer to study the level of cells which decrease the immune response (suppressor cells) before and after chemotherapy. Patients 18 years of age and older with cancer may participate. This study does not involve treatment. Participants will have about 50 ml (3 tablespoonfuls) of blood drawn. Depending on their condition, patients may be invited to enroll in a clinical research study involving chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery. Additional 40-ml blood samples may be drawn during the course of treatment.

Eligibility

* INCLUSION CRITERIA:

Patients with a known or suspected malignancy and healthy volunteers 18 years of age and older are eligible.

Performance status of ECOG 0, 1, 2, or 3 for admission to this protocol.

Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.

INCLUSION FOR APHERESIS:

Note: Effective with Amendment CC, participants will no longer be asked to undergo apheresis. This content is being retained for historical reference.

Hemoglobin greater than or equal to 10 mg/dL and platelet count \> 75,000/mm(3)

Weight greater than 25 kg

HIV negative

Prothrombin Time - within normal limits

Partial Thromboplastin Time - within normal limits

Medically indicated central line in place or adequate peripheral venous access

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

None.

Conditions7

Locations1 site

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