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We prospectively include adult patients (aged > 18 years) who are diagnosed with cancer or who are found to be genetically predisposed to cancer. Patients are included only after written informed consent has been obtained.
We prospectively included people either diagnosed with cancer or found to be genetically predisposed to cancer. Overall, approximately 70% of patients who were approached have agreed to participate. At this moment, more than 5,500 patients diagnosed with cancer have been prospectively included in our data-biobank. In addition, more than 10,000 patients have been included retrospectively.
The OncoLifeS data-biobank is embedded in a large academic hospital, which ensures structured data storage and management, with continued adherence to legal and ethical standards.
Historical databases (i.e. retrospective inclusions) can become part of the OncoLifeS data-biobank as well, in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Other studies within the scope of the 1998 Medical Research Involving Human Subjects Act (in Dutch: WMO) can use the methods of the OncoLifeS initiative for data collection, data storage, and biomaterial collection and processing, provided that they have established appropriate governance procedures and obtained ethical approval.
Please visit the UMCG Research Data Catalogue for more detailed information on our data and samples.
Clinical data collected from the electronic medical records
Questionnaires
Biomaterials
Smart and motivated researchers are needed to perform research at OncoLifeS. As a researcher, your main focus is on further developing one of the above-mentioned research lines by, for instance, collecting research data from patients and entering and analysing big data.
You will learn a great deal about oncology patients as well as conduct and organize scientific research. Positions are available for Bachelor’s and Master’s students with a medical or biomedical background, such as medicine.
The number of working hours will be decided on in consultation and the compensation offered will depend on the internship conditions and the collective labour agreement.
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Care for cancer patients is one of the focal points of the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG). Research into the development of cancer and the discovery of new successful treatment methods to cure patients and to maintain quality of life fits in with this. For more information, please visit: UMC Groningen Comprehensive Cancer Center
All patients with newly diagnosed cancer are invited to participate in OncoLifeS.
After informed consent has been obtained, several data will be recorded. These include tumour and patient characteristics, quality of life, social support, physical presentation, and functional, cognitive, psychological, and nutritional status. In addition, cancer biopsies will be taken and blood will be collected.
Found out more on: Information for patients about OncoLifeS (in Dutch)
External researchers who are interested can submit a research proposal to the coordinator of the OncoLifeS data-biobank. The template that can be used to submit the proposal can be provided upon request.
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
OncoLifeS
PO Box 30.001
9700 RB Groningen
The Netherlands
Visiting address
University Medical Center Groningen
OncoLifeS
Hanzeplein 1
9713 GZ Groningen
The Netherlands
More information website research department Medical Oncology