Risk Factors of Prostate Cancer - A Statistical Analysis
Principal Investigator
Name
Francesco Patrucco
Degrees
Medical Student
Institution
Humanitas University
Position Title
Student
About this CDAS Project
Study
PLCO
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Project ID
PLCO-1098
Initial CDAS Request Approval
Nov 9, 2022
Title
Risk Factors of Prostate Cancer - A Statistical Analysis
Summary
The project consists of a statistical anaysis of recorded patient data and genetic factors, focussing on the impact on prostate cancer occurrence. The analysis will take into consideration lifestyle, biometric data, and genetic mutations of oncological patients to determine whether it is possible to draw some conclusions regarding the occurrence of the disease.
Aims
-Determine whether prostate cancer is affected by age
-Determine whether prostate cancer is affected by dietary habits
-Determine whether prostate cancer is affected by lifestyle (smoking, exercise...)
-Determine what, if any, genetic factors play a role in prostate cancer
Collaborators
Massimo Lupo, Medical Student, Humanitas University
Alex Moro, Medical Student, Humanitas University
Francesco Virgillito, Medical Student, Humanitas University