Open AccessA Primer on a Hepatocellular Carcinoma Bioresource Bank Using the Cancer Genome Atlas Guidelines: Practical Issues and Pitfalls
Author(s) -
Nguyen N. Thao T.,
Cotton Ron T.,
Harring Theresa R.,
Guiteau Jacfranz J.,
Gingras MarieClaude,
Wheeler David A.,
O’Mahony Christine A.,
Gibbs Richard A.,
Brunicardi F. Charles,
Goss John A.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
world journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.115
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1432-2323
pISSN - 0364-2313
DOI - 10.1007/s00268-010-0953-y
Subject(s) - hepatocellular carcinoma , medicine , malignancy , personalized medicine , primer (cosmetics) , bioinformatics , pathology , biology , chemistry , organic chemistry
Background Since the advent of the human genome, the era of personalized genomic medicine is indisputably in progress. Methods In an effort to contribute to the evolving knowledge of genomic medicine, we have aimed directly at building a bioresource bank for hepatocellular carcinoma. This tumor bank is based on the rigorous guidelines set forth by the National Cancer Institute, and it offers analytes to help elucidate the mechanisms of progression from cirrhosis to malignancy, risk factors for recurrence, and applicability of current treatment options to a diverse group of people. Conclusions Surgeons have a privileged position between patients (and their cancer) and the benches of basic science. Thus, we offer a primer based on our own experiences, from which surgeons may take elements to build their own bioresource bank for use in collaboration with others. We highlight some practicalities and pitfalls that could be overlooked, as well as a discussion of possible solutions.