Incidence And Risk Factors For Cancer After Liver And Cardiothoracic Transplantation
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$301,220.00
Summary
We will examine the incidence of cancer in patients before and after heart, lung, and liver transplantation. We will also examine the risk factors for cancer in these populations, including viral infection, time since transplantation, and the cause of organ failure. We will do this by linking data held by world-class Australian transplantation registries and the national cancer registry. Comparisons with other immune-deficient populations will allow valuable insight into the causes of cancer.
Cancer Incidence In Recipients Of Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation In Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$408,788.00
Summary
Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is widely used in Australia to treat patients with haematological cancers. The risk of developing second malignancies after HSCT has been increasingly recognised over recent decades as more and more patients survive. The proposed study will characterise the incidence and risk factors for cancer following HSCT. This information is essential for long-term surveillance and intervention strategies in both specialist and primary care settings.