Biobank for African American Prostate Cancer Research in Florida

This project will create the first state-wide data and biospecimen bank for men of African
ancestry with prostate cancer. The sampling strategy and size of the study population ensure
that the cohorts is representative, enhancing validity of studies based on this resource. In
addition, there are no data on the role of smoking in African American prostate cancer. The
approach to share the resource with Florida prostate cancer researchers is innovative and
possible because the four annual prostate cancer symposiums organized by Moffitt has unified
many Florida prostate cancer researchers who are now well connected and actively
collaborating, as evidenced by publications and funded projects among participants.

Inclusion Criteria:

- The initial recruitment of cases will be done with 3 mailings: the first to introduce
the study to the participant from Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS) of the Florida
Department of Health and ask them to complete the eligibility form and contact
information update form; a second mailing to those who are determined to be eligible
for the study to obtain the Informed Consent Form and the Baseline survey; and a third
mailing to those who completed the survey to obtain a saliva sample and medical
release form for tissue.

- Histologically biopsy confirmed, primary prostate cancer, diagnosed between January
2013 and December 2015

- African American or Black; Hispanic Black; Afro-Caribbean

- Are at least 20 years old

- Are a resident of Florida

- Additional criteria may apply

Exclusion Criteria:

- Does not meet Inclusion Criteria