Genetic Testing in Predicting Biomarkers of Recurrence in Patients With Prostate Cancer Undergoing Surgery
Prostate Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Prostate Cancer focused on measuring stage I prostate cancer, stage II prostate cancer, stage III prostate cancer, stage IV prostate cancer
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- All men undergoing robotic prostatectomy or cystoprostatectomy at City of Hope will be eligible for the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Men who undergo neoadjuvant treatment with Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) or salvage prostatectomy including those who have had brachytherapy will be excluded
Sites / Locations
- City of Hope Medical Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Diagnostic (specimen collection)
Patients receive prostatic massage and undergo a digital rectal examination. Laboratory assessments are performed and blood samples are collected for molecular biology testing. On the day of the scheduled prostatectomy, a second blood collection is performed prior to surgery.