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Definition of Breast Cancer Genes for Panel Testing

Study of 113,000 women defines the most clinically useful genes for genetic testing and counseling.
By 50 years after diagnosis with hereditary retinoblastoma, 33% of survivors develop a second cancer; 6% of survivors develop a third cancer.

Subsequent Cancer Risk in Retinoblastoma Survivors

Dr. Schonfeld and colleagues find retinoblastoma survivors have increased risk of certain subsequent epithelial cancers.
3 dimensional illustration of the stomach and esophagus and the symptoms of acid reflux disease

Acid Reflux Disease and Cancer Risk

Two-fold increased risk of esophageal and laryngeal cancers observed in NIH-AARP study data.

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Fellowships & Training

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Browse Fellowship Openings

Current fellowship training opportunities offered by the NCI Division of Cancer Epidemiology & Genetics
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Scientific Position Openings

Careers in the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics

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DCEG sponsors seminars by inhouse experts, lectures by visiting scholars, and informal meetings—all on a wide range of scientific topics.
 

DCEG Fellowship Program Video

Learn more about the experience of our fellows in DCEG at the National Cancer Institute.