This is a, prospective single center pilot study to investigate whether ctDNA detection can be improved by sampling the cancer draining vein vs. a peripheral vein (current practice). As a secondary endpoint, both ctDNA results will be compared with percutaneous biopsy (standard of care).
This is a prospective pilot protocol investigating whether ctDNA detection be improved by sampling the cancer draining vein versus the standard practice of sampling from a peripheral vein in patients who are undergoing biopsies for hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancers.