Cancer Types Studied in DCEG
Cancer is a complex set of diseases that scientists are striving to understand from multiple perspectives. DCEG investigators conduct research on many types of cancer to better understand the underlying causes of each disease. In addition, they study second primary cancers among cancer survivors.
Commonly Studied Cancer Types in DCEG
All Cancer Types Studied by DCEG, Listed by Body Location/System
Bone
Bone Cancer (Osteosarcoma)
Ewing sarcoma
Brain and Central Nervous System (CNS)
Breast
Endocrine
Eye
Familial Cancers and Syndromes
Chordoma
Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia
Gastrointestinal
Anus
Bile duct, gallbladder, ampulla of Vater
Colon and rectum
Esophagus
Liver
Pancreas
Stomach (gastric)
Gynecologic
Cervix
Endometrium and uterus
Ovary
Head and Neck
Nasopharynx, nasal cavity, and paranasal sinuses
Oral cavity, larynx, and pharynx
Thyroid
Hematologic/Blood
Leukemia and lymphoproliferative disorders
Lymphoma (Burkitt, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin)
Multiple myeloma
Genitourinary
Bladder
Kidney (renal)
Prostate
Testes