Cancer
Our team of cancer researchers is involved in research to improve cancer screening, prevention, treatment, survival and costs for Kaiser Permanente members and for the nation. We evaluate a variety of patient reported results and other factors to improve cancer-related care and improve quality of life for cancer survivors. We conduct research to evaluate how health system policies and processes affect care for cancer patients. Additionally, the IHR partners with local and national organizations, including the National Cancer Institute, to develop cohorts of study participants who are interested in taking part in research aimed at preventing cancer or improving cancer-related results.
Recent Publications
Cancer Researchers
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Heather Spencer Feigelson, PhD, MPHSenior Investigator
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Andrea Burnett-Hartman, PhD, MPHInvestigator
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Debra P. Ritzwoller, PhDSenior Investigator
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Duc Ha MD, MASClinician Investigator
Featured Projects
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Center for Research to Optimize Precision Lung Cancer Screening in Diverse Populations (PROSPR II - Lung)
Investigators: Debra P. Ritzwoller, PhD and Andrea Burnett-Hartman, PhD, MPH
The long-term goal of this multi-site center grant is to identify critical gaps in the lung cancer screening process and to design innovative, multilevel interventions to reduce lung cancer mortality, particularly among underserved populations.
Funder: National Cancer Institute
Study End Date: 3/31/2023 -
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A Cohort Study of Sessile Serrated Polyps & Subsequent Colorectal Neoplasia
Investigators: Andrea Burnett-Hartman, PhD, MPH
Recent evidence implicates an additional group of polyps, sessile serrated polyps, as potential precursors to a subset of colorectal cancer. This project will investigate the clinical significance of sessile serrated polyps, with the long-term goal of identifying new groups that are high-risk for colorectal cancer and improving the effectiveness of colorectal cancer screening.
Funder:National Cancer Institute
Study End Date: 3/31/2018 -
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Late Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment: Mammographic Density and Risk of Contralateral Breast Cancer
Investigators:Heather Spencer Feigelson, PhD, MPH
The goal of this project is to investigate the association between breast density and risk of contralateral breast cancer.
Funder:National Cancer Institute
Study End Date: 7/31/2019 -
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PROSPR Coordinating Center (PCC)
Investigators: Andrea Burnett-Hartman, PhD, MPH
The goal of the PROSPR Coordinating Center (PCC) is to coordinate the research of PROSPR Research Centers to achieve PROSPR's mission of evaluating and improving the cancer screening process (recruitment, screening, diagnosis, and referral for treatment).
Funder:National Cancer Institute
Study End Date:3/31/2023
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The Connect Study: A Prospective Cohort Study of Cancer Etiology, Early Detection, and Prevention
Investigators: Heather Spencer Feigelson, PhD, MPH
The Connect study is a collaboration of 3 Kaiser Permanente (KP) regions (KPCO, KPNW and KPHI) and other integrated healthcare systems within the U.S. to participate in a prospective multi-center cohort study that will enroll 150,000-200,000 cancer-free adults. This cohort will provide a powerful platform for studying the etiology, prevention, and early detection of cancer.
Funder:National Cancer Institute
Study End Date:06/03/2028 -
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Cancer Recurrence Detection in Administrative Data, Incidence & Costs
Investigators: Debra P. Ritzwoller, PhD
Funder: National Cancer Institute
Study End Date: 2/28/2019 -
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More vs. Less Intensive Strategies for Active Surveillance of Patients with Small Pulmonary Nodules
Investigators: Debra P. Ritzwoller, PhD
Funder: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Study End Date: 7/31/2020 -
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Disparities in Recurrence for Breast, Lung, and Colorectal Cancer Patients
Investigators: Debra P. Ritzwoller, PhD
Funder: American Cancer Society
Study End Date: 6/30/2021