The purpose of this study is to investigate possible genetic factors that contribute to the development of lymphomas. The databank will be used to determine whether familial lymphomas have unique genetic characteristics different from sporadic lymphomas and to attempt to identify a gene that confers an increased risk of lymphoma.
Any individual diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or Hodgkin's disease or chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), who has a 1st degree relative (parent, sibling or child) with a lymphoproliferative disorder; or families in which the individual has a lymphoproliferative disorder, and an unusual clustering of frequent or premature solid tumors is also observed.
Family members of the individual, either affected or unaffected with lymphoma, who are contacted by the individual and agree to participate in the study.
Deceased family members may be included in the study. Public records such as death certificates may be used to confirm the history. Consent for medical records or tissue blocks will be obtained from the deceased family member's next of kin. The hierarchy of relatives defined as next of kin is spouse, offspring, parents and siblings. Archived tissue samples may be used for genetic research.
Age > 18 years
Subjects without a family history of lymphoma
Group 1: Next of kin of a relative who has died from lymphoma Group 2: Subjects who have a next of kin diagnosed with lymphoma and/or CLL Group 3: Subjects who have had or have non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, CLL or Hodgkin's disease and had a relative who also had lymphoma or CLL
Family-based
Prospective
Not listed
Genetic factors that contribute to the development of lymphomas and CLL
Genetic factors that contribute to the development of lymphomas and CLL
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