Tracking cancer statistics and trends to improve patient outcomes
Official title: Core Infrastructure Support for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) - Health Research Institute- NYS DOH POP 5/1/18-4/30/19
Funded at Health Research INC, New York State Doh · NIH-9702403 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is gathering and sharing important information about cancer rates and survival to help improve care and treatment for everyone affected by cancer, so we can better understand how it impacts different communities over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Health Research INC, New York State Doh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Menands, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2018 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2018 |
| Award (this year) | $687,846 |
| NIH project number | 261201800005I-0-26100001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-9702403 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include cancer patients and those at risk of developing cancer, particularly within specific demographic and geographic subgroups.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-cancerous conditions or those not represented in the monitored demographic and geographic subgroups may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on collecting and reporting annual cancer statistics, including incidence, prevalence, and survival rates. It monitors trends in cancer rates among different population subgroups based on geographic, demographic, and social factors. By analyzing changes over time in disease stage at diagnosis and treatment types, the research aims to provide valuable insights into cancer control and patient care. The data collected will support ongoing cancer research and inform healthcare strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of cancer trends and better-targeted interventions for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research using similar surveillance and epidemiological approaches has successfully identified trends and improved cancer control strategies.
Where this research is happening
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Health Research INC, New York State Doh
Menands, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schymura, Maria — Health Research INC, New York State Doh
- Study coordinator: Schymura, Maria
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.