NCT00398177Recruiting
Clinical and Pathologic Studies in Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Hodgkin's Disease
Stanford University
Start Date
1/1/1999
Completion Date
1/1/2099
Summary
The purpose of this study is to characterize the molecular and cell biology of the tumor cells in lymphoma.
Detailed Description
This research involves the study of lymphoma cells in order to better understand how the disease grows and spreads. This study may lead to the development of special materials that could be used, in the future, to treat lymphoma or to follow the response of lymphoma to treatment.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, any cellular classification, any stage, any grade.
* Adult or pediatric patients receiving lymph node excision for purposes other than cancer therapy (i.e. tonsillectomy, sleep apnea).
* A routine procedure for tissue collection is planned.
* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients without NHL or Hodgkin's disease
Conditions
Lymphoma, Non-HodgkinHodgkin's Disease
Locations
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, California 94305
United States