The Arizona Cancer Registry (ACR) is involved with
research studies in Arizona. The studies have been
approved by the ADHS Human Subjects Review Committee. The
registry is currently providing data, subject recruitment and
technical assistance to these research groups. A summary of
each study is provided below.
Research Group: Research
Triangle Institute (RTI)
Osteosarcoma Surveillance Study
Purpose of Study: The primary purpose of
this study is to monitor ForteoTM exposure in Osteosarcoma
patients to examine the possible prevalence of demographic
characteristics and medical factors in adults with this rare
cancer. The ACR provides RTI with cases that meet
eligibility requirements for the study on a quarterly basis.
Contact:
- Alicia
Gilsenan, Ph.D., Principal Investigator, RTI Health
Solutions
Research Group: Research
Triangle Institute (RTI)
Estimates of Cancer Prevalence in Gulf War Veterans Using
State Registries
Purpose of Study: The aim of this study
is to evaluate the hypothesis that 1990-1991 Gulf War
Veterans are at an increased risk of developing specific
cancers compared to non-Gulf veterans. The ACR matched
a list of Gulf War veterans and non-Gulf controls with the
ACR data to find cancer diagnosis in this group. The
Principal Investigator will assess the prevalence and
distribution of cancer among the Gulf and non-Gulf veterans
as well as the demographic and military exposure
characteristics associated with cancer. For additional
information please visit http://www.va.gov/wriisc-dc/research/studies_ongoing.asp#Cancer.
Contact:
- Han Kang, Dr.PH, Principal Investigator, Department of
Veterans Affairs
Research Group: National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Westat
NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study Request for Data Linkage with the
Arizona Cancer Registry
Purpose of
Study: This study is a prospective epidemiologic study
investigating the relationship between diet and cancer among a
cohort of 50-69 year old men and women. The cancers of
primary interest include breast, colon, and prostate. The
ACR matched a list of NIH-AARP study respondents to the registry
data. The registry data will only be used to assess cancer
outcomes.
For additional information please visit http://dietandhealth.cancer.gov/index.html.
Contact:
- Arthur Schatzkin, M.D.,
Dr.PH, Principal Investigator, National Cancer Institute
Research Group: University of Pittsburgh
Graduate School of Public Health
Epidemiology and Biostatistical Component of the Pratt & Whitney
(P&W) Cohort Mortality and Cancer Incidence Study
Purpose of
Study: The primary research objectives of the study are to
1) identify and confirm any additional malignant, primary brain
cancer cases and deaths that may have occurred among subgroups
of the P&W workforce, 2) to determine definitively whether the
total number of observed malignant and/or benign brain cancer
cases and/or deaths is greater that the number expected bases on
standardized comparisons with the general populations of the
total U.S., and 3) and to provide a basis for ongoing mortality
and cancer incidence surveillance of the P&W Connecticut
workforce. The ACR matched a list of P&W study
participants to the registry data.
For additional information please visit http://www.dph.state.ct.us/EOHA/P&W_Investigation.htm.
Contact:
- Gary M.
Marsh, Ph.D., Principal Investigator, University of
Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health
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