Geographical Variation in Estrogen Levels

Principal Investigator

Name
Steven Moore

Degrees
Ph.D., M.P.H

Institution
National Cancer Institute

Position Title
Senior Investigator

Email
moorest@mail.nih.gov

About this CDAS Project

Study
PLCO (Learn more about this study)

Project ID
PLCO-1999

Initial CDAS Request Approval
Dec 1, 2025

Title
Geographical Variation in Estrogen Levels

Summary
There is limited data on estrogen levels and geographical location within the United States. There are studies that indicate that geographical location may influence estrogen levels among post menopausal women.

Aims

Aim 1 : To determine if there are geographical variations in estrogen levels among postmenopausal women

Aim 2 : To determine if there are difference in estrogen levels among cancer cases by geographical location.

Collaborators

Steven Moore National Cancer Institute
Karen Corleto National Cancer Institute
Eleanor Watts National Cancer Institute