NCCC scientists conduct a wide range of studies to describe and explain the cancer burden in human populations. This focus and our attention to racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural differences in the Greater Bay Area and California populations are strengths that not only distinguish NCCC as an independent research center, but also make us a desirable partner for collaborative, multidisciplinary cancer studies. Our research studies strive to develop and implement the latest research methods to understand who gets cancer, why they get cancer, and the problems of living with cancer.
Research programs & studies by category
Research programs & studies by cancer site
Special emphasis/Areas of focus
Major research projects
Training programs
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Research programs & studies by category
Etiology/Causes research (risk factors, including genetic predisposition)
Studies seeking to identify lifestyle characteristics, infectious and physical agents, and heritable factors that influence a person's chances of developing cancer. more
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Methodology research
Studies involving the development, evaluation, and refinement of epidemiological and statistical research methods. more
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Surveillance research
Studies that systematically collect data on cancer patients and population characteristics which are then analyzed and interpreted to examine and test hypotheses about cancer predictors, incidence, and outcomes in geographically defined populations over time. more
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Environment research
Studies investigating the role of environmental and neighborhood factors, such as air pollution, infectious diseases, chemicals, and the built and social environment, with regard to cancer occurrence and outcomes. more
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Prevention/Screening research
Studies concerned with primary prevention of cancer and screening for early detection. more
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Prognosis/Survival research
Studies that examine factors that influence the course and progression of cancer, including survival, mortality, and recurrence. more |
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Treatment, patterns of care & quality of life research
Studies related to patterns of cancer treatment and other medical care, and patient quality of life following cancer diagnosis. more
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Research programs and studies by cancer site
Studies of specific cancer types such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, Hodgkin lymphoma, endometrial cancer, and more. |
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Special emphasis/Areas of focus
Breast cancer research
These studies fall into the above categories but deserve special attention, as they comprise a substantial part of our total research effort and emphasize both our breadth and depth of inquiry into this most common cancer diagnosed in women. more
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Major Research Projects
Family Registry for Breast Cancer (FRBC)
The FRBC is a population-based family registry of breast cancer established in 1995. NCCC is one of six scientific research centers involved in the large collaborative study. more
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California Teachers Study (CTS)
The CTS is a long-term follow-up (prospective cohort) study of 133,479 female teachers and school administrators. The CTS is a collaborative study conducted by the University of Southern California (USC), the Northern California Cancer Center, the University of California at Irvine (UCI), and the California Cancer Registry (CCR). more
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Cancer Care Outcomes Research and Surveillance (CanCORS)
Cancer Care Outcomes Research and Surveillance (CanCORS) collects data on medical care practices, outcomes, and information about behaviors and perceptions in lung and colorectal cancer patients, their caregivers, and healthcare providers. more
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Training programs
These training programs promote diversity of individuals in research and doctoral programs as well as post-doctoral level mentoring and support. more
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