Influence of NSAIDS, smoking, and female specific factors on Colorectal Cancer

Principal Investigator

Name
Yangyuna Yang

Degrees
M.B.B.S.

Institution
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Position Title
Student

Email
yangyuna.yang@unmc.edu

About this CDAS Project

Study
PLCO (Learn more about this study)

Project ID
PLCO-356

Initial CDAS Request Approval
Mar 21, 2018

Title
Influence of NSAIDS, smoking, and female specific factors on Colorectal Cancer

Summary
This research will explore the influence of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), smoking, and hormone on Colorectal Cancer.

Aims

First, this research will investigate whether lower use of aspirin among African Americans is related to their higher incidence rates of Colorectal Cancer. Second, this research will compare the influences of different smoking types (filtered, non-filtered and Pipe) on the morbidity and mortality of the Colorectal Cancer. Third, this research will examine the relationship between female specific factors (e.g., hysterectomy, removed ovaries, and hormone treatment) and the Colorectal Cancer.

Collaborators

Department of Gastroenterology, Shandong University Qilu Hospital