CISNET is a consortium of NCI-sponsored investigators that use statistical modeling to improve our understanding of cancer control interventions in prevention, screening, and treatment and their effects on population trends in incidence and mortality. These models can be used to guide public health research and priorities.
Learn more about CISNET in the following sections:
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About |
- Funding History & Goals
- Awarded Grants
- CISNET in the NCI Cancer Bulletin
- Publications
- Organizational Structure
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CISNET Modeling Approach |
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Working with CISNET |
CISNET's projects focus on the following five cancer sites:
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Breast Cancer |
Models include the impact of screening and the role of risk factors on breast cancer trends.
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Colorectal Cancer |
Models focus on the natural history of the disease and impact of interventions on mortality.
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Esophagus Cancer |
Models focus on the natural history of the disease including precursor states to assess screening and intervention programs.
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Lung Cancer |
Models include areas such as tobacco control policies, screening, and genetic susceptibility.
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Prostate Cancer |
Models focus on prostate cancer progression, detection, and prognosis.