Collecting Medical Information and Tissue Samples From Patients With Pancreatic Cancer or Other Pancreatic Disorders

OBJECTIVES:

Primary

- To collect clinical data and family histories and blood and/or tissue samples from
patients diagnosed with pancreatic diseases, including pancreatic cancer, for use in
future studies.

- To collect information regarding food preparation and intake in these patients.

Secondary

- To make available to researchers medical data and biospecimens to enable them to develop
better ways to screen people at risk for pancreatic conditions, including pancreatic
cancer.

- To investigate genes or substances that increase susceptibility of developing pancreatic
conditions.

- To find agents that may help prevent, treat, or cure these conditions.

- To learn whether inherited factors increase the risk of pancreatic diseases, pancreatic
cancer, or other cancers.

OUTLINE: This is a multicenter study.

Patients complete two 1-hour surveys assessing health, clinical and family history of
pancreatic conditions including cancer, and food preparation and intake. Patients also
complete a 15- to 30-minute follow up survey at 6 months and 1 year to assess health, health
practices, and family history. A review of the patient's medical information is obtained from
the medical record.

Blood samples are collected for future research studies. Oral cells and stool samples may
also be collected for future studies.

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:

- Diagnosis or suspicion of at least one of the following:

- Pancreatic cancer

- Pancreatic mass

- Islet cell tumor

- Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN)

- Hereditary pancreatitis

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

- Able to understand and read English

- Mentally competent and able to provide informed consent

- Has not donated blood within the past 8 weeks

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:

- At least 7 days since prior blood transfusion

- At least 7 days since prior surgery