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U.S. Radiologic Technologists (USRT)

The Rad Tech Study investigates cancer and other serious disease risks associated with protracted low-to-moderate dose radiation exposures in an occupationally exposed cohort.

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Pediatric Proton and Photon Therapy Comparison Cohort

A comparison of second cancer risk following proton versus photon therapy for pediatric cancer.

DCEG research is carried out among a variety of cohorts, cancer cases, and special populations including cancer survivors and families.

  • Cancer Survivors

    The DCEG Cancer Survivorship Research Unit seeks to improve the clinical care and quality of life of cancer survivors by increasing understanding of the adverse effects of treatment through trans-disciplinary epidemiological and genetics studies.

  • Cases and Controls

    Comparisons of two groups of people: those with the cancer under study (cases) and a very similar group of people who do not have the cancer (controls).

  • Cohorts Developed by DCEG Investigators

    Cohort studies are a powerful tool to evaluate defined populations over time, either prospectively or retrospectively.

  • Family Studies

    DCEG has a long history of investigation of cancer-prone families. Our research on hereditary syndromes and cancer has made a significant impact on numerous types of cancer, with implications for sporadic disease as well.

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