Collecting and Storing Blood and Tumor Tissue Samples From Patients Undergoing Prostatectomy or Transurethral Resection of the Prostate

Assessment of Tumor Resistance and Stem Cells in Prostate Cancer

The primary objective of this study is to collect material for study's to assess mechanisms of tumor progression, mechanisms of resistance, isolation of stem cells and biologic markers in tissue, serum and peripheral blood mononuclear cells.

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:

• Undergoing routine prostatectomy or transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

5.1.1 Patient is undergoing routine prostatectomy or TURP.

5.1.2 Patient is ≥ 18 years old.

5.1.3 Patient must give informed consent.

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:

• See Disease Characteristics