Texas Cancer Registry Data Use: Publications & ResearchSeptember 17, 2008

Research Journal Publications

1. Stewart SL, Cardinez CJ, Richardson LC, Norman L, Kaufmann R, Pechacek TF, Thompson TD, Weir HK, Sabatino SA. Surveillance for cancers associated with tobacco use---United States, 19992004. MMWR. Sep 2008; 57: 1-33.

2. Boscoe FP, Schymura MJ, Hsieh MC, Williams MA, Henry KA. Issues with the coding of Pacfic Islanders in Central Cancer Registries. J Registry Management. Aug 2008; 35: 47-51.

3. Li J, Thompson TD, Miller JW, Pollack LA, Stewart SL. Cancer incidence among children and adolescents in the United States, 20012003. Pediatrics. Jun 2008; 121: 1470-7.

4. Ganmaa D, Willett WC, Li TY, Feskanich D, van Dam RM, Lopez-Garcia E, Hunter DJ, Holmes MD. Coffee, tea, caffeine and risk of breast cancer: A 22-year follow-up. Int J Cancer. May 2008; 122: 2071-6.

5. Carrozza SE, Li B, Elgethun K, Whitworth R. Risk of childhood cancer associated with residence in agriculturally intense areas of the United States. Environ Health Perspect. Apr 2008; 116: 559-65.

6. Kasper JS, Liu Y, Pollak MN, Rifai N, Giovannucci E. Hormonal profile of diabetic men and potential link to prostate cancer. Cancer Causes Control. Mar 2008; [Epub ahead of print.]

7. Giovannucci E. Vitamin D and cancer incidence in the Harvard cohorts. Ann Epidemiol. Feb 2008; [Epub ahead of print.]

8. Thygesen LC, Wu K, Grønbæk M, Fuchs CS, Willett WC, Giovannucci E. Alcohol intake and colorectal cancer: A comparison of approaches for including repeated measures of alcohol consumption. Epidemiol. Feb 2008; [Epub ahead of print.]

9. Hazra A, Chanock S, Giovannucci E, Cox DG, Niu T, Fuchs C, Willett WC, Hunter DJ. Large-scale evaluation of genetic variants in candidate genes for colorectal cancer risk in the nurses’ health study and the health professionals’ follow-up study. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. Feb 2008; 17: 311-9.

10. Wingo PA, Tucker TC, Jamison PM, Martin H, McLaughlin C, Bayakly R, Bolick-Aldrich S, Colsher P, Indian R, Knight K, Neloms S, Wilson R, Richards TB. Cancer in Appalachia, 20012003. Cancer. Jan 2008; 112: 181-192.

11. Chan AT, Giovannucci EL, Meyerhardt JA, Schernhammer ES, Wu K, Fuchs CS. Aspirin dose and duration of use and risk of colorectal cancer in men. Gastroenterology. Jan 2008; 134: 21-8.

12. Cho E, Holmes M, Hankinson SE, Willett WC. Nutrients involved in one-carbon metabolism and risk of breast cancer among premenopausal women. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. Dec 2007; 16: 2787-90.

13. Sutcliffe S, Giovannucci E, Isaacs WB, Willett WC, Platz EA. Acne and risk of prostate cancer. Int J Cancer. Dec 2007; 121: 2688-92.

14. Stewart SL, Wike JM, Foster SL, Michaud F. The incidence of primary fallopian tube cancer in the United States. Gyn Oncol. Dec 2007; 107: 392-397.

15. Alley LG, Chen VW, Wike JM, Schymura MJ, Rycroft RK, Shen T, Bolick-Aldrich S, Roshala W, Fulton JP. CDC-NPCR’s breast, colon, and prostate cancer data quality and patterns of care study: Overview and methodology. J Registry Management. 2007; 34: 148-57.

16. Michaud DS, Wolpin B, Giovannucci E, Liu S, Cochrane B, Manson JE, Pollak MN, Ma J, Fuchs CS. Prediagnostic plasma C-peptide and pancreatic cancer risk in men and women. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. Oct 2007; 16: 2101-9.

17. Giovannucci E, Liu Y, Platz EA, Stampfer MJ, Willett WC. Risk factors for prostate cancer incidence and progression in the health professionals’ follow-up study. Int J Cancer. Oct 2007; 121: 1571-78.

18. Larson T, Melnikova N, Davis S, Jamison P. Incidence and descriptive epidemiology of mesothelioma in the United States, 19992002. Int J Occup Environ Health. Oct 2007; 13: 398-403.

19. Chen YC, Giovannucci E, Kraft P, Lazarus R, Hunter DJ. Association between toll-like receptor gene cluster (TLR6, TLR1, and TLR10) and prostate cancer. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. Oct 2007; 16: 1982-9.

20. Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Shvetsov YB. Demographic and pathological differences in the incidence of invasive penile cancer in the United States, 1995-2003. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. Sep 2007; 16: 1833-9.

21. Cho E, Willett WC, Colditz GA, Fuchs CS, Wu K, Chan AT, Zeisel SH, Giovannucci EL. Dietary choline and betaine and the risk of distal colorectal adenoma in women. J Natl Cancer Inst. Aug 2007; 99: 1224-31.

22. Wolpin BM, Michaud DS, Giovannucci EL, Schernhammer ES, Stampfer MJ, Manson JE, Cochrane BB, Rohan TE, Ma J, Pollak MN, Fuchs CS. Circulating insulin-like

growth factor binding protein-1 and the risk of pancreatic cancer. Cancer Res. Aug 2007; 67: 7923-8.

23. Sutcliffe S, Giovannucci E, Gaydos CA, Viscidi RP, Jenkins FJ, Zenilman JM, Jacobson LP, De Marzo AM, Willett WC, Platz EA. Plasma antibodies against chlamydia trachomatis, human papillomavirus, and human herpesvirus type 8 in relation to prostate cancer: A prospective study. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. Aug 2007; 16: 1573-80.

24. Birmann BM, Giovannucci E, Rosner B, Anderson KC, Colditz GA. Body mass index, physical activity, and risk of multiple myeloma. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. Jul 2007; 16: 1474-8.

25. Holick CN, Giovannucci EL, Rosner B, Stampfer MJ, Michaud DS. Prospective study of cigarette smoking and adult glioma: Dosage, duration, and latency. Neuro Oncol. Jul 2007; 9: 326-34.

26. Wu K, Feskanich D, Fuchs CS, Willett WC, Hollis BW, Giovannucci EL. A nested case control study of plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations and risk of colorectal cancer. J Natl Cancer Inst. Jul 2007; 99: 1120-9.

27. Genkinger JM, De Vivo I, Stampfer MJ, Giovannucci E, Michaud DS. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use and risk of bladder cancer in the health professionals follow-up study. Int J Cancer. May 2007; 120: 2221-5.

28. Sutcliffe S, Giovannucci E, Leitzmann MF, Rimm EB, Stampfer MJ, Willett WC, Platz EA. A prospective cohort study of red wine consumption and risk of prostate cancer. Int J Cancer. Apr 2007; 120: 1529-35.

29. Holick CN, Giovannucci EL, Rosner B, Stampfer MJ, Michaud DS. Prospective study of intake of fruit, vegetables, and carotenoids and the risk of adult glioma. Am J Clin Nutr. Mar 2007; 85: 877-86.

30. Li H, Stampfer MJ, Hollis JB, Mucci LA, Gaziano JM, Hunter D, Giovannucci El, Ma J. A prospective study of plasma vitamin D metabolites, vitamin D receptor polymorphisms, and prostate cancer. PLoS Med. Mar 2007; 4: e103.

31. Hall MN, Campos H, Li H, Sesso HD, Stampfer MJ, Willett WC, Ma J. Blood levels of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, aspirin, and the risk of colorectal cancer. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. Feb 2007; 16: 314-21.

32. Stewart SL, Sabatino SA, Foster SL, Richardson LC. Decline in breast cancer incidence---United States, 19992003. MMWR. 2007; 56: 549-552.

33. Joseph DA, Wingo PA, King JB, Pollack LA, Richardson LC, Wu X, Chen V, Austin HD, Rogers D, Cook J. Use of state cancer surveillance data to estimate the cancer

burden in disaster affected areasHurricane Katrina. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2007; 22: 282-290.

34. Walker KM, Carozza S, Cooper S, Elgethun K. Childhood cancer in Texas counties with moderate to intense agricultural activity. J Agric Saf Health. 2007; 13: 9-24.

35. Saraiya M, Ahmed F, Krishnan S, Richards TB, Unger ER, Lawson HW. Cervical cancer incidence in a prevaccine era in the United States, 19982002. Obst & Gyn. 2007; 109: 360-70.

36. Thompson JA, Carozza SE, Zhu L. An evaluation of spatial and multivariate covariance among childhood cancer histotypes in Texas (United States). Cancer Causes Control. 2007; 18: 105-13.

37. Holick CN, Giovannucci EL, Stampfer MJ, Michaud, DS. Prospective study of body mass index, height, physical activity and incidence of bladder cancer in US men and women. Int J Cancer. Jan 2007; 120: 140-6.

38. Platz EA, Leitzmann MF, Visvanathan K, Rimm EB, Stampfer MJ, Willett WC, Giovannucci E. Statin drugs and risk of advanced prostate cancer. J Natl Cancer Inst. Dec 2006; 98: 1819-25.

39. Michaud DS, Holick CN, Giovannucci E, Stampfer MJ. Meat intake and bladder cancer risk in 2 prospective studies. Am J Clin Nutr. Nov 2006; 84: 1177-83.

40. Cho E, Chen WY, Hunter DJ, Stampfer MJ, Colditz GA, Hankinson SE, Willett WC. Red meat intake and risk of breast cancer among premenopausal women. Am Arch Intern Med. Nov 2006; 166: 2253-59.

41. Holick CN, Giovannucci EL, Stampfer MJ, Michaud DS. A prospective study of fish, marine fatty acids, and bladder cancer risk among men and women (United States). Cancer Causes Control. Nov 2006; 17: 1163-73.

42. Kim EH, Willett WC, Colditz GA, Hankinson SE, Stampfer MJ, Hunter DJ, Rosner B, Holmes MD. Dietary fat and risk of postmenopausal breast cancer in a 20-year follow-up. Am J Epidemiol. Nov 2006; 164: 990-7.

43. Giovannucci E, Liu Y, Rimm EB, Hollis BW, Fuchs CS, Stampfer MJ, Willett WC. Prospective study of predictors of vitamin D status and cancer incidence and mortality in men. J Natl Cancer Inst. Apr 2006; 98: 451-9.

44. Chan JM, Holick CN, Leitzmann MF, Rimm EB, Willett WC, Stampfer MJ, Giovannucci EL. Diet after diagnosis and the risk of prostate cancer progression, recurrence, and death (United States). Cancer Causes Control. Mar 2006; 17: 199-208.

45. Giovannucci E, Liu Y, Stampfer MJ, Willett WC. A prospective study of calcium intake and incident and fatal prostate cancer. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. Feb 2006; 15: 203-10.

46. Howe HL, Wu X, Ries LAG, Cokkinides V, Ahmed F, Jemal A, Miller B, Williams M, Ward E, Wingo PA, Ramirez A, Edwards BK. Annual report to the nation on the status of cancer, 19752003, featuring cancer among U.S. Hispanic/Latino populations. Cancer. 2006; 107: 1711-42.

47. Lai SM, Zhang KB, Uhler RJ, Harrison JN, Clutter JJ, Williams M. Geographic variation in the incidence of colorectal cancer in the United States. Cancer. 2006; 107: 1172-80.

48. Eggleston KS, Coker AL, Williams M, Tortolero-Luna G, Martin JB, Tortolero S. Cervical cancer survival by socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, and place of residence in Texas, 19952001. J Wom Health. 2006; 15: 941-51.

49. Coyle YM, Minahjuddin AT, Hynan L, Minna JD. An ecological study of the association of metal air pollutants with lung cancer incidence in Texas. J Thoracic Oncol. 2006; 1: 654-60.

50. Wu X, Chen VW, Ruiz B, Andrews P, Su LJ, Correa P. Incidence of esophageal and gastric cancers among American Asians/Pacific Islanders, Whites, and Blacks: Subsite and histology differences. Cancer. 2006; 106: 683-92.

51. Carozza SE, Howe HL. Patterns of cancer incidence among US Hispanics/Latinos, 19952000. Cancer Causes Control. 2006; 17: 1067-75.

52. Coyle YM, Hynan LS, Euhus DM, Minhajuddin AT. An ecological study of the association of environmental chemicals on breast cancer incidence in Texas. Breast Cancer Res & Treat. 2005; 92: 107-14.

53. Okcu MF, Goodman KJ, Carozza SE, Weiss NS, Burau KD, Bleyer WA, Cooper SP. Birth weight, ethnicity, and occurrence of cancer in children: A population-based, incident case-control study in the state of Texas, USA. Cancer Causes Control. 2002; 13: 595-602.

54. Hawley ST, Chang S, Risser D, Zhang Q. Colorectal cancer incidence and mortality in Texas 19901992: A comparison of rural classifications. J Rural Health. 2002; 18: 536-46.

55. Risser DR, Weiss NS. Change in population standard for age-adjusted rates. Disease Prevention News. 2001; 61: 1-4.

56. Cooksley CD, Hwang LY, Waller K, Ford CE. HIV-related malignancies: Community-based study using linkage of cancer registry and HIV registry data. Int J STD & AIDS. 1999; 10: 795-802.

57. Parker MS, Leveno DM, Campbell TJ, Worrell JA, Carozza SE. AIDS-related bronchogenic carcinoma, fact or fiction. CHEST. 1998; 113: 154-161.

58. Risser DR. Middle digestive cancers in Texas Hispanics: A new world syndrome? Ethnicity and Disease. 1997; 7: 12-18.

59. Risser DR, Wilson B. Prostate and breast cancer in Texas. Disease Prevention News. 1997; 57: 1-4.

60. Risser DR. Cancer incidence and mortality in urban versus rural areas of Texas, 19801985. Texas Med. 1996; 92: 58-61.

61. Weiss NS, Katz J, Frankel LS, Lloyd LE. Incidence of childhood and adolescent cancer in Texas. Texas Med. 1996; 92: 54-60.

62. Risser DR, Condon KW. Stage of cancer diagnosis in rural versus urban areas of Texas: Changing the disparity through health services. Texas J Rural Health. 1995; 14: 20-27.

63. Risser DR. Cancer genetics and prevention. Disease Prevention News. 1995; 55: 1-4.

64. Risser DR, Weiss NS. Ethnic differences in lung cancer mortality in Texas, 1991: Do age-adjusted rates give us the complete picture? Disease Prevention News. 1993; 53: 1-5.

65. Weiss NS, Suarez L, Honchar PA, Martin J. Review of mesothelioma incidence and mortality in Texas. Texas Med. 1988; 84: 44-48.

66. Suarez L, Martin J. Primary liver cancer mortality and incidence in Texas Mexican Americans, 19691980. Am J Pub Health. 1987; 77: 631-33.

Statistical Monographs and Other Data Reports

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2. Howe HL, Lake A, Firth R, Lehnherr M, Bayakly R, Copeland G, Wu XC, Stroup A, Roney D (eds). Cancer in North America, 20012005, Volume Two: Registry- Specific Cancer Incidence in the United States and Canada. Springfield IL: North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Inc. May 2008.

3. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 2007 National Healthcare Quality Report. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; Feb 2008. AHRQ Pub. No. 08-0040.

4. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 2007 National Healthcare Disparities Report. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; Feb 2008. AHRQ Pub. No. 08-0041.

5. CBTRUS. Supplement Report: Primary Brain Tumors in the United States, 2004. Hinsdale IL: Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States, 2008.

6. Curado MP, Edwards B, Shin HR, Storm H, Ferlay J, Heanue M, Boyle P (eds). Cancer Incidence in Five Continents, Vol. IX. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research into Cancer, Dec 2007.

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8. Zeig-Owens R, Knowlton R, Gershman ST, Howe HL. CINA Highlights of Cancer Incidence and Mortality in the United States and Canada, 20002004. Springfield, IL: North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, October 2007.

9. Wu XC, McLaughlin CC, Lake A, Firth R, Leonfellner S, Cormier M, Cardinez C, Kosary C, Roney D, Howe HL (eds). Cancer in North America, 20002004, Volume One: Incidence. Springfield IL: North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Inc. May 2007.

10. Wu XC, McLaughlin CC, Lake A, Firth R, Leonfellner S, Cormier M, Cardinez C, Kosary C, Roney D, Howe HL (eds). Cancer in North America, 20002004, Volume Three: NAACCR Combined Cancer Incidence Rates. Springfield IL: North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Inc. May 2007.

11. Wu XC, McLaughlin CC, Lake A, Firth R, Leonfellner S, Cormier M, Cardinez C, Kosary C, Roney D, Howe HL (eds). Cancer in North America, 20002004, Volume Four: Cancer Incidence in U.S. Hispanic/Latinos Populations. Springfield IL: North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Inc. May 2007.

12. U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. United States Cancer Statistics: 2004 Incidence and Mortality. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Cancer Institute, 2007.

13. Walker KM, Coker AL, Symanski E, Lupo P. A preliminary investigation of the association between hazardous air pollutants and lymphohematopoietic cancer risk among Houstonians. Houston, TX: Houston Department of Health & Human Services/University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Jan 2007.

14. Williams MA, Mokry B, Risser D, Betts P, Weiss NS (eds.). Cervical Cancer in Texas, 2006. Austin, TX: Texas Department of State Health Services, Dec 2006.

15. Mokry B, Risser D, Williams MA, Weiss NS (eds.). Prostate Cancer in Texas, 2006. Austin, TX: Texas Department of State Health Services, Dec 2006.

16. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 2006 National Healthcare Quality Report. Rockville MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; Dec 2006. AHRQ Pub. No. 07-0013.

17. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 2006 National Healthcare Disparities Report. Rockville MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; Dec 2006. AHRQ Pub. No. 07-0012.

18. Williams MA, Risser DR, Betts P, Weiss NS (eds.). Tobacco and Cancer in Texas, 19982002. Austin, TX: Texas Department of State Health Services, Jul 2006.

19. Ellison JH, Wu XC, McLaughlin C, Lake A, Firth R, Cormier M, Leonfellner S, Carozza S, Roney D, Howe HL, Kosary C (eds.). Cancer in North America, 19992003, Volume One: Incidence. Springfield IL: North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, May 2006.

20. Ellison JH, Wu XC, McLaughlin C, Lake A, Firth R, Cormier M, Leonfellner S, Carozza S, Roney D, Howe HL, Kosary C (eds.). Cancer in North America, 19992003, Volume Three: NAACCR Combined Cancer Incidence Rates. Springfield IL: North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, May 2006.

21. Ellison JH, Wu XC, McLaughlin C, Lake A, Firth R, Cormier M, Leonfellner S, Carozza S, Roney D, Howe HL, Kosary C (eds.). Cancer in North America, 19992003, Volume Four: Cancer Incidence in U.S. Hispanic/Latinos Populations. Springfield IL: North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, May 2006.

22. U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. United States Cancer Statistics: 2003 Incidence and Mortality. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Cancer Institute, 2006.

23. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 2005 National Healthcare Quality Report. Rockville MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; Dec 2005.

24. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 2005 National Healthcare Disparities Report. Rockville MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; Dec 2005.

25. Ellison JH, Wu XC, Howe HL, McLaughlin C, Lake A, Firth R, Sullivan SK, Roney D, Cormier M, Leonfellner S, Kosary C (eds.). Cancer in North America, 19982002, Volume One: Incidence. Springfield IL: North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Apr 2005.

26. Ellison JH, Wu XC, Howe HL, McLaughlin C, Lake A, Firth R, Sullivan SK, Roney D, Cormier M, Leonfellner S, Kosary C (eds.). Cancer in North America, 19982002, Volume Three: NAACCR Combined Cancer Incidence Rates. Springfield IL: North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Apr 2005.

27. Ellison JH, Wu XC, Howe HL, McLaughlin C, Lake A, Firth R, Sullivan SK, Roney D, Cormier M, Leonfellner S, Kosary C (eds.). Cancer in North America, 19982002, Volume Four: Cancer Incidence in U.S. Hispanic/Latinos Populations. Springfield IL: North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Apr 2005.

28. U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. United States Cancer Statistics: 1999–2002 Incidence and Mortality Web-based Report. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Cancer Institute, 2005.

29. CBTRUS. Statistical Report: Primary Brain Tumors in the United States, 19982002. Hinsdale, IL: Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States, 2005.

30. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 2004 National Healthcare Quality Report. Rockville MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; Dec 2004.

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32. Jonas JR (ed.). Texas Cancer Facts & Figures, 2004. Austin,TX: American Cancer Society, Texas Division Inc; Texas Department of State Health Services; Texas Cancer Council; & MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dec 2004.

33. Risser DR, Williams MA, Mokry B, Betts P, Weiss NS (eds.). Cancer in Texas, 2000. Austin, TX: Texas Department of Health, May 2004.

34. McLaughlin C, Hotes J, Wu XC, Lake A, Roney D, Firth R, Cormier M, Fulton JP, Holowaty E, Kosary C, Chen VW, Howe HL (eds.). Cancer in North America, 19972001, Volume One: Incidence. Springfield IL: North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Apr 2004.

35. McLaughlin C, Hotes J, Wu XC, Lake A, Roney D, Firth R, Cormier M, Fulton JP, Holowaty E, Kosary C, Chen VW, Howe HL (eds.). Cancer in North America, 19972001, Volume Three: NAACCR Combined Cancer Incidence Rates. Springfield IL: North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Apr 2004.

36. U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. United States Cancer Statistics: 2001 Incidence and Mortality Web-based Report. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Cancer Institute, 2004.

37. CBTRUS. Statistical Report: Primary Brain Tumors in the United States, 19972001. Hinsdale, IL; Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States, 2004.

38. Howe HL, Carozza S, O’Malley C, Dolecek TA, Finch JL, Kohler B, West D, Liu L, Schymura MJ, Williams M, Abe T, Agovino P, Chen VW, Firth R, Harkins D, Hotes J, Lake A, Roney D, Suarez L (eds.). Cancer Incidence in U.S. Hispanic/Latinos, 19952000. Springfield (IL): North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Dec 2003.

39. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 2003 National Healthcare Quality Report. Rockville MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; Dec 2003.

40. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 2003 National Healthcare Disparities Report. Rockville MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; Dec 2003.

41. Weiss NS, Risser DR, Williams MA, Betts P, Mokry B (eds.). Cancer in Texas, 1999. Austin, TX: Texas Department of Health, Nov 2003.

42. Miller A, Meadows RC, Johnson MT (eds.). Action Plan on Breast and Cervical Cancers for Texas: A Guide to Resources and Data. Austin,TX: Texas Medical Association’s Physician Oncology Education Program, Aug 2003.

43. Hotes J, Wu XC, McLaughlin CC, Roney D, Lake A, Cormier M, Chen VW, Howe HL, Holowaty E, Fulton JP (eds.). Cancer in North America, 19962000, Volume One:

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44. Hotes J, Wu XC, McLaughlin CC, Roney D, Lake A, Cormier M, Chen VW, Howe HL, Holowaty E, Fulton JP (eds.). Cancer in North America, 19962000, Volume Three: NAACCR Combined Cancer Incidence Rates. Springfield IL: North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Apr 2003.

45. Jonas JR (ed.). Texas Cancer Facts & Figures, 20022003. Austin,TX: American Cancer Society, Texas Division Inc, Nov 2002.

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47. Weiss NS, Risser DR, Williams MA (eds.). Cancer in Texas, 1998. Austin, TX: Texas Department of Health, Sep 2002.

48. Wu XC, Hotes J, Fulton JP, Cormier M, Correa C, McLaughlin CC, Kosary C, Howe HL, Chen VW (eds.). Cancer in North America, 19951999, Volume One: Incidence. Springfield IL: North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Apr 2002.

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50. CBTRUS. Statistical Report: Primary Brain Tumors in the United States, 19951999. Hinsdale, IL: Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States, 2002.

51. Weiss NS, Risser DR, Williams MA (eds.). Cancer in Texas, 1997. Austin, TX: Texas Department of Health, Jun 2001.

52. Howe HL, Chen VW, Hotes J, Wu XC, Correa C (eds.). Cancer in North America, 19941998, Volume One: Incidence. Springfield IL: North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Apr 2001.

53. Weiss NS, Risser DR (eds.). Cancer in Texas, 1996. Austin, TX: Texas Department of Health, Aug 2000.

54. Chen VW, Howe HL, Wu XC, Hotes J, Correa C (eds.). Cancer in North America, 19931997, Volume One: Incidence. Sacramento CA: North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Apr 2000.

55. Jonas JR (ed.). Texas Cancer Facts & Figures: A Sourcebook for Planning and Implementing Programs for Cancer Prevention and Control. Austin,TX: American Cancer Society, Texas Division Inc, 2000.

56. Carozza SE, Weiss NS (eds.). Childhood and Adolescent Cancer in Texas, 19901995. Austin, TX: Texas Department of Health, Jul 1999.

57. Carozza SE, Risser DR, Weiss NS (eds.). Cancer in Texas, 1995. Austin, TX: Texas Department of Health, Mar 1999.

58. Texas Cancer Registry. Cancer Incidence & Mortality along the TexasMexico Border (19901993). Austin, TX: Texas Department of Health, Aug 1996.

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Presentations at National Meetings and /or Published Abstracts

1. Walker KM*, Coker AL, Symanski E. A Preliminary Analysis of Hazardous Air Pollutants and Lymphohematopoietic Cancer in Harris County, Texas. 40th Annual Meeting, Society for Epidemiologic Research, Boston, June 19-22, 2007.

2. Savas LS*, del Junco DJ, Coan SP, Vernon SW. Female Veteran Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Mortality. 40th Annual Meeting, Society for Epidemiologic Research, Boston, June 19-22, 2007.

3. Fox EE*, del Junco DJ, Goodman KJ, Delclos GL, Selwyn BJ, Burau KD. Cancer in Texas Vietnam Veterans. 40th Annual Meeting, Society for Epidemiologic Research, Boston, June 19-22, 2007.

4. Chase J, Williams MA*, Weiss N, Sajak T, Betts P. Cancer Linkage with an HIV/STD Registry: Describing the Cancer Morbidity among AIDS Patients and Opportunities for Improving Surveillance. Annual Meeting and workshops of the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Detroit, June 2-9, 2007.

5. Schymura MJ*, Boscoe FP, Hsieh MC, Williams MA. Working with Asian Pacific Islander Data II: Coding Issues with Pacific Islanders. Annual Meeting and workshops of the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Detroit, June 2-9, 2007.

6. Williams MA*, Campleman S, Weiss NS. The Impact of Race/Ethnicity on the NAACCR Incidence: Mortality (IM) Ratio. Annual Meeting and workshops of the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Boston, June 7-9, 2005.

7. Turner D*, Williams MA, Weiss NS, Hildebrand K. An Introduction to the NAACCR Incidence: Mortality (IM) Ratio by the NAACCR IM Ratio Review Team. Annual Meeting and workshops of the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Boston, June 7-9, 2005.

* Presenter

Other Research

1. Hematopoietic Cancers in the Hispanic population in the United States. Schymura M, New York State Cancer Registry, Sep 2008.

2. Epidemiology of Head and Neck Cancer Sub-sites among Different Racial and Ethnic Populations in the United States. Peters, E, Louisiana Tumor Registry, Aug 2008.

3. Evaluation of in situ Tumors Reported to Cancer Registries. Howe, HL, North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Aug 2008.

4. Black Women’s Health Study: A Follow-Up Study. Rosenberg, L, Boston University, Slone Epidemiology Center, Jul 2008.

5. San Francisco Mammography Registry: A Research Resource. Kerlikowske K, University of California, San Francisco, Jul 2008.

6. Lung Cancer Stage Distribution, 2004. Whiteside M, Tennessee Cancer Registry, Jun 2008.

7. NCRA Workload and Time Management Project: Current Practices for the Hospital Cancer Registry and Central Cancer Registry. Chapman, S, University of California San Francisco, School of Social & Behavioral Sciences, April 2008.

8. Texas-Wide Breast Cancer Research Consortium. Kuerer, H, MD Anderson Cancer Center, April 2008.

9. A Retrospective Analysis of Pediatric Melanoma Cases in Texas. Herbert A, University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, Mar 2008.

10. Geographic Patterns of Cervical Cancers in the United States; Incidence, Mortality, and Related Factors. Stinchcomb D, National Cancer Institute, Nov 2007.

11. Pooled Analysis of Very Low Birth Weight and Childhood Cancers. Carozza S, Texas A&M School of Rural Public Health, Sep 2007.

12. Disparities in Access to Screening Mammography in the Rural South. Elting L, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Sep 2007.

13. Liver Cancer Cases in Texas, 2000-2004. Arcari C, University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Jul 2007.

14. Feasibility of Stored Texas Newborn Screening Dried Blood Spots for Childhood Cancer Epidemiology. Carozza S, Texas A&M School of Rural Public Health, Jun 2007.

15. Trends in Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rates by County-Level Poverty in the U.S., 19952003. Hao Y, American Cancer Society, National Office, Apr 2007.

16. Creation of CINA+ Online Variable Data Set in SEER*Stat Format. Howe H, North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Dec 2006.

17. Incidence of Cancer among Control Participants in Case-Control Studies. Spitz M, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Dec 2006.

18. Ecologic Method to Estimate Specific Latino Subgroup Cancer Rates. Howe H, North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Nov 2006.

19. Epidemiology of Penile Carcinoma in the United States, 19952003. Goodman M, Hawaii Tumor Registry, Nov 2006.

20. Ecologic Method to Estimate Specific Latino Subgroup Cancer Rates. Howe HL, North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Nov 2006.

21. Potential Pacific Islander Misclassification in Cancer Incidence Data. Collaborating with New York, New Jersey, and Louisiana Cancer Registries, Nov 2006.

22. Incidence Rates and Trends for Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders and Myelodysplastic Syndromes. Hayat M, National Cancer Institute, Oct 2006.

23. Using the NAACCR Data to Validate Cancer Prevalence at the State Level. Mariotto A, National Cancer Institute, Oct 2006.

24. Cancer Morbidity among Texas HIV/AIDS Cases. Cancer Epidemiology & Surveillance Branch/Texas HIV/STD Surveillance Branch, Department of State Health Services, Oct 2006.

25. Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Pooling Project. National Cancer Institute. International meta-analysis with NCI, United Kingdom, Germany, and Swedish Cancer Incidence/Birth Data Sets, Oct 2006.

26. Survival of Patients with Metastatic Disease to Brain Treated with Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Shkedy C, Memorial Hermann Hospital System, Sep 2006.

27. The NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study. Nutritional Epidemiology Branch, National Cancer Institute, Sep 2006.

28. Hazardous Air Pollutants and Lymphohematopoietic Cancer Incidence in Houston, 1995-2005. Symanski E, University of Texas School of Public Health Houston, Jun 2006.

29. Meningioma: Risk Factors and Quality of Life. Bondy M, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Jun 2006. (NIH funded).

30. Spatial Modeling of Adverse Health Outcomes Attributable to Fetal Environmental Exposures, in Texas. Thompson JA, Texas A&M, Texas Veterinary Medical Center, Jun 2006.

31. A Cancer Study among Male Veterans in Texas, 19792003. Del Junco D, Texas A&M School of Rural Public Health, May 2006.

32. Spatio-Temporal Estimation of Cancer Incidence in all U.S. States for 19952007. Pickle L, National Cancer Institute, May 2006.

33. Air Toxics and Cancer Incidence in Texas. Coker A, University of Texas School of Public Health Houston, Mar 2006.

34. Feasibility Study of Liver Cancer in SW San Antonio, 1995-2003. Doles B, Pair-Biggs V, Aldrich TE. Laurel MD: Health Care Resolution Services, Inc. on behalf of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, Mar 2006.

35. Breast Cancer Survival Follow-up Study. Bondy M, University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Feb 2006. (NIH funded).

36. An Updated Epidemiologic Study of Employees at a Tire Manufacturing Plant in Tyler, Texas. Delzell E, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health, Feb 2006.

37. Distance from Mammography Facilities Explains Stage of Disease. Phillips B, University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Dec 2005.

38. Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology of Gliomas. Bondy M, University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Nov 2005. (NIH funded).

39. Understanding Disparities in Cervical Cancer Survival. Coker A, University of Texas, School of Public Health Houston, Oct 2005. (NIH funded).

40. Gynecologic Cancers among Veterans in Texas. Vernon S, University of Texas, School of Public Health Houston, Aug 2005. (NIH funded).

41. Analysis of Endometrial & Ovarian Cancer Incidence, Stage at Diagnosis, Mortality & Survival by Race/Ethnicity, Area-Level Socioeconomic Status (SES), and Rural/Urban Residence in Texas, 19952002. Tortolero-Luna G, University of Texas School of Public Health Houston, Jul 2005.

42. Hispanic Health Research Center, Cancer Core. Coker A, University of Texas, School of Public Health Houston, Jul 2005.

43. Incidence of Prostate Cancer among Screening Participants at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Strom S, University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Apr 2005.

44. The Cohort Mortality and Cancer Incidence Studies of the Rahway, New Jersey Facility. Marsh G, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, Mar 2005.

45. Mammography Disparities in Elder African-American Women. Warrick C, University of Texas School of Public Health Houston, Oct 2004.

46. Improving the Care and Outcomes in Ovarian Cancer: A Population-Based Evaluation. Ko C, University of California Los Angeles, May 2004. (NIH funded).

47. Comparison of Trends in Infant Neuroblastoma and Other Cancers in the United States. Kohler B, Roche L, Agovino P, New Jersey State Cancer Registry, Apr 2004.

48. Descriptive Epidemiology of Paget Disease of the Breast, United States, 19952000. Ellison J, North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Apr 2004.

49. Cancer Incidence among Hispanic/Latino Children and Adolescents. Carozza S, Texas A&M School of Rural Public Health, Apr 2004.

50. Incidence of Cutaneous Melanoma in the United States by Race, Age, and Anatomic Subsite, 1995-2001. Roche L, Wu X, Feb 2004.

51. Descriptive Epidemiology of Pancreatic Cancer in the United States, 1995-2000. Correa C, Su LJ, Fontham E, Chen V, Louisiana Tumor Registry, Feb 2004.

52. Geographic Distribution of Childhood & Adolescent Cancer in Texas PHR 11. Bondy M, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Jan 2004.

53. National AIDS/Cancer Match Study. Viral Epidemiology Branch, National Cancer Institute, Dec 2003.

54. Estimates of Cancer Prevalence in Gulf Veterans Using State Registries. Kang H, Department of Veterans Affairs/George Washington University, Dec 2003.

55. A Case Control Study to Evaluate Birth Weight, Gestational Age, and Ethnicity as Risk Factors for Cancer in Children. Sprehe M, Baylor College of Medicine/UT MD Anderson/UT School of Public Health Houston, Oct 2003.

56. Prostate Cancer in Texas: Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities. Sever L, University of Texas School of Public Health Houston, Nov 2002.

57. Central Cancer Registry Linkage Project for Improving American Indian Problems with Misclassification. Indian Health Services, National Epidemiology Program, Sep 2002 to present.

58. Harvard Cohort Cancer Registry Follow-up Study. Stampfer M, Harvard University School of Public Health, Sep 2002 to present.

59. Epidemiology and Biostatistical Component of the Pratt and Whitney Cohort Mortality and Cancer Incidence Study. Marsh G, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, Jul 2002.

60. Extended Follow-up of the Rocketdyne Worker Cohort. Ritz B, University of California Los Angeles School of Public Health, Jul 2002.

61. Bladder Cancer Screening Program. Felknor S, Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health/University of Texas School of Public Health Houston, May 2002.

62. Incidence of Childhood and Adolescent Cancer. Bondy M, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Oct 2001.

63. Colorectal Cancer Care Quality and Outcomes. Coyle Y, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Sep 2001.

64. Cohort Study of Workers Exposed to Ethylene Oxide. Steenland K, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health/Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Jul 2001.

65. GIS Cancer Cluster Study. Zahn B, Southwest Texas State University, Feb 2001.

66. Prostate Cancer in Texas Vietnam Veterans. Del Junco D, University of Texas School of Public Health Houston, Jan 2001.

67. Agricultural Pesticides and Risk of Childhood Cancers. Carozza S, Texas A&M University School of Rural Public Health. Apr 2000.

68. Love Canal Follow-up Health Study. Stark A, New York State Department of Health/Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Mar 2000.

69. Cancer Risk Following Evaluation and Treatment for Infertility. Ouellet-Hellstrom R, SRA Life Sciences/National Cancer Institute, Sep 1999.

70. Breast Cancer Survival Analysis. Bidaut-Russell M, University of North Texas Health Sciences Center, Oct 1998.

71. Breast Cancer Detection Demonstration Project Cancer Record Linkage Study. Schairer C, Westat Inc., Oct 1998.

72. Urban/Rural Cancer Study. Tropman S, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Jul 1998.

73. BP Chemicals Employee Cohort Study. Frederick M, BP Chemicals Inc., Jun 1998.

74. Case-Control Study of Childhood Cancers in Dover Township (Ocean County), New Jersey. Kohler B, New Jersey State Department of Health & Senior Services/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Jun 1998.

75. Optic Pathway Tumors and Second Primary Brain Tumors in NF-1: A Nested Case Control Study. Bondy M, Baylor College of Medicine/University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Oct 1997.

76. Establishing a Workplace Health Profile System for the Pulp and Paper Industry. Matanoski G, Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health, May 1997.

77. Health Professionals Follow-up Study. Willett W, Harvard School of Public Health, Jul 1992 to present.

Other Data Use

1. 2007 State Snapshots. Derived from 2007 National Healthcare Quality Report. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Mar 2008. http://statesnapshots.ahrq.gov/

2. Breast Health Collaborative: Breast Health Information Web Portal. Bray BG, Episcopal Health Charities and University of Texas School of Public Health, Jul 2007.

3. 2007 County Fact Sheets. Texas Cancer Registry, Texas Department of State Health Services, Oct 2007.

4. 2007 Health Service Region Fact Sheets. Texas Cancer Registry, Texas Department of State Health Services, Nov 2007.

5. City of Houston Health Department Community Profiles. Perry M, Office of Surveillance and Public Health Preparedness, Houston Department of Health and Human Services, Jul 2006.

6. Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) Texas Department of State Health Services Biannual Data Linkage. Breast and Cervical Cancer Services, Texas Department of State Health Services.

7. CDC Wonder. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on-line query system. http://wonder.cdc.gov/

8. CINA+. North American Association for Central Cancer Registries on-line query system. http://www.cancer-rates.info/naaccr/

9. Cancer Control Planet State Cancer Profiles. National Cancer Institute, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://cancercontrolplanet.cancer.gov/

10. Environmental Public Health Indicators for the Houston Region. Lester LJ, Houston Advanced Research Group, Aug 2004.

11. South Texas Oncology Partners in Prevention, Education, and Research (STOPPER). Jaen C, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio/ Texas Department of Health Region 8, Jun 2004.

12. County Health Workforce Profiles for the U.S./Mexico Border and HETC Counties. Furino A, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, May 2004.

13. Community-Based Cancer Prevention and Control Project. Phillips B, University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Feb 2004.

14. Health Consultation, Health Outcome Data Evaluation. Kelly Air Force Base, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Jun 2001.

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