Tissue Collection Protocol for Gastroesophageal Cancers

Summary

This proposed collection of primary tumor cells lines will benefit esophageal cancer research within the University Health Network. This collection of gastro-esophageal tumor samples will be used to grow primary tumor cell lines, which will provide researchers with ready samples of various gastro-esophageal cancers. This will help to address the issue of access to these cell lines due to the limited number of patients with gastro-esophageal tumors, and high rates of contamination.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with esophagogastric cancer and/or GERD +/- Barrett's esophagus who will undergo surgery and/or EGD as standard of care.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who are not well enough to undergo surgery or EGD as standard of care.

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