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Summary
The summary below serves as a brief review of the
treatment plan and eligibility for the protocol.
This summary is not intended to be used
in place of the full eligibility & treatment information in the protocol.
Please follow the "Full Protocol" link or contact KCCOP for complete
protocol information.
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CALGB 9665 - "The CALGB Leukemia Tissue Bank"
Treatment Plan (Supplied Drug: N/A)
Objectives
To collect and store specimens from every newly diagnosed pt w/acute or chronic leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome who are entered on a CALGB protocol for prev untreated pts.
Sample Procurement
Required Samples
- Bone Marrow Aspirate: 5mL BM in 1-2 lavender-top tube(s) at times of dx, relapse, and during remission
for each CALGB leukemia or MDS tx protocol. Aspirates obtained at dx or
relapse should be obtained prior to any therarpy (also preferable to obtain
prior to hydroxyurea therapy).
- Blood: 10mL whole blood in 2-3
lavender-top tube(s) at times of dx, relapse, and during remission for each
CALGB leukemia or MDS tx protocol. Blood obtained at dx or relapse should
be obtained prior to any therarpy (also preferable to obtain prior to
hydroxyurea therapy). Collect in addition to BM, not in lieu of BM.
- Buccal Cell Sample: 1 buccal swab from each leukemia or MDS pt.
See protocol for collection instructions. Store at room temp. Collection should occur only at dx, but may be obtained at other times if not done so previously.
Sample Shipment
Ship all specimens on same day they are obtained. Send at ambient temp, any day, via overnight carrier for next day (A.M.) delivery to: Michael Caligiuri, MD; CALGB Leukemia Tissue Bank; Columbus, OH.
Eligibility
- Prev untreated pts on a CALGB tx protocol for acute or chronic leukemia or MDS. Must be registered to this protocol prior to receiving any therapy for their disease.
- Signed informed consent.