Research
Cancer Topics
GLOBOCAN Major Cancer Types
Descriptive Epidemiology
Epidemiological Databases
- GLOBOCAN 2008: Cancer Incidence, Mortality and Prevalence Worldwide in 2008
- CI5: Cancer Incidence in Five Continents
- WHO Cancer Mortality Database
- ACCIS: The Automated Cancer Information System
- IICC: The International Incidence of Childhood Cancer
- ECO: European Cancer Observatory
- NORDCAN: Incidence, Mortality, Prevalence and Survival Statistics from 41 major cancers in the Nordic countries
- SurvCan: Cancer survival in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Central America
Cancer Registries
- Global Initiative for Cancer Registry Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
- International Association of Cancer Registries (IACR)
- European Network of Cancer Registries (ENCR)
IARC Press Releases
- Indian cancer statistics, a model to be followed
- Study Finds Prostate Cancer Increasing in Most Countries
- Large Differences In Breast Cancer Mortality Trends Among Thirty European Countries Point To Possible Control Strategies
- IARC launches the definitive cancer statistics resource GLOBOCAN 2008
- Unique source of cancer incidence from around the world
- Cancer survival in Europe
Research Highlights
- Cancer mortality in India: a nationally representative survey
- International Variation in Prostate Cancer Incidence and Mortality Rates
- Cancer burden in Africa and opportunities for prevention
- A million africans a year dying from cancer by 2030: What can cancer research and control offer to the continent?
- A new detailed report on worldwide cancer statistics (Cancer Research UK and the International Agency for Research on Cancer)
- Trends in breast, ovarian and cervical cancer incidence in Mumbai, India over a 30-year period, 1976-2005: an age-period-cohort analysis
- Global Cancer Statistics
- Scientific papers on GLOBOCAN 2008 and the Cancer Incidence in Five Continents (CI5) databases published in the IJC
- Prostate cancer incidence and mortality trends in 37 European countries: An overview
- Estimates of cancer incidence and mortality in Europe in 2008
- Cancer survival in Africa, Asia, and Central America: a population-based study published
Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
Prevention and Screening information
IARC Press Releases
- IARC coordinates new EU Guidelines on Colorectal Cancer Screening and Diagnosis
- Population-based study of cancer survival shows inequalities in Africa, Asia and Central America
- HPV Screening for Cervical Cancer in Rural India saves women's lives
- Visual inspection screening method is effective in reducing cervical cancer, says IARC
- Oral cancer screening saves lives
- IARC confirms efficacy of cervix cancer screening for women 25-65 in reducing mortality
- Mammography screening can reduce deaths from breast cancer
Research Highlights
- HPV Vaccine Study raises Hope for Cancer Prevention
- Clinical Breast Examination: Preliminary Results from a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial in India
- Quality assurance in pathology in colorectal cancer screening and diagnosis - European recommendations
- Performance of high-risk human papillomavirus DNA testing as a primary screen for cervical cancer: a pooled analysis of individual patient data from 17 population-based studies from China
- European Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Cervical Cancer Screening. Second Edition - Summary Document
Evaluation of Human Carcinogens
Research Highlights
- Preventable Exposures Associated With Human Cancers
- Carcinogenicity of malaria and of some polyomaviruses
- Bitumens and bitumen emissions, and some heterocyclic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
- Carcinogenicity of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields
- Carcinogenicity of chemicals in industrial and consumer products, food contaminants and flavourings, and water chlorination byproducts
- A Review of Human Carcinogens - A. Pharmaceuticals
- A Review of Human Carcinogens - B. Biological Agents
- A Review of Human Carcinogens - C. Metals, Arsenic, Dusts and Fibres
- A Review of Human Carcinogens - D. Radiation
- A Review of Human Carcinogens - E. Lifestyle Factors
- A Review of Human Carcinogens - F. Chemical Agents and Related Occupations
IARC Press Releases
- IARC classifies Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans
- IARC strengthens its findings on several carcinogenic personal habits and household exposures
- IARC Monographs Programme finds cancer hazards associated with shiftwork, painting and firefighting
- Breast and colorectal cancers are associated with alcohol consumption, says IARC
- IARC study demonstrates exposure to coworkers' tobacco smoke increases lung cancer risk
- Indoor emissions from household coal combustion carcinogenic: women in low - or medium- resource countries most exposed
- IARC Monographs Programme finds combined estrogen-progestogen oral contraceptives and combined estrogen-progestogen menopausal therapy are carcinogenic to humans
- IARC Monographs Programme finds smokeless tobacco is carcinogenic to humans
- IARC classifies formaldehyde as carcinogenic to humans
- IARC declares second-hand smoke carcinogenic to humans
- IARC monographs programme finds Betel-quid and Areca-Nut chewing carcinogenic to Humans
- Herbal Medecines: "Natural" not always beneficial to health
- IARC Monographs programme declares second-hand smoke carcinogenic to Humans
Pathological and genetic classification and grading human tumours
IARC Publications
Environment and Radiation
Research Projects websites
- The Interphone Study
- The Interphone Study - Final Report
- International pediatric computerized tomography (CT) scan study
- Evaluation of the health effects of the Chernobyl accident
- International consortium of agricultural cohort studies
- A pooled analysis of case-control studies on the joint effects of occupational carcinogens in the development of lung cancer
IARC Press Releases
- IARC classifies Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans
- International Group of experts calls for long-term support for research to fully evaluate the health consequences of the Chernobyl accident
- Interphone study reports on mobile phone use and brain cancer risk
- Agenda for Research on Chernobyl Health: Chernobyl Public Health Research coordinated by IARC
- Smoke-free policies effective, says International Agency for Research on Cancer
- Low doses of radiation linked to small increase in cancer risk
- Iodine Deficiency and Supplementation Affect Thyroid Cancer Risk in Children Exposed to Radioactive Iodine
- Joint WHO-IARC fact sheet on depleted uranium
Research Highlights
- Use of mobile phones and risk of brain tumours: update of Danish cohort study
- Acoustic neuroma risk in relation to mobile telephone use: Results of the INTERPHONE international case - control study
- Africa's growing cancer burden: Environmental and occupational contributions
- The Exposome: A Powerful Approach for Evaluating Environmental Exposures and Their Influences on Human Disease
- Mobile Phone Use and Brain Tumors in Children and Adolescents: A Multicenter Case - Control Study
Genetics
Database and Research Projects websites
- BReast CAncer genes IARC database
- Genetic Cancer Susceptibility Group
- TP53 gene mutations in cancer
- The International Lung Cancer Consortium (ILCCO)
- The International Head and Neck Cancer Epidemiology (INHANCE) Consortium
- The study of head and neck cancers in Latin America (INTERCHANGE)
IARC Press Releases
- Higher levels of vitamin B6 and methionine are associated with a marked decrease in risk of developing lung cancer
- Large international study identifies genetic susceptibility to lung cancer
- Genetic variants affect cancer risk in alcohol drinkers
- Large international study identifies genetic predisposition to lung cancer
- Chest X-ray exposure may increase likelihood of breast cancer among women with BRCA 1/2 mutations
- Smoking Cuts Breast Cancer Risk In Small Fraction of Women with Mutated Gene. Scientists Do Not Advocate Smoking, as Risks Outweigh Advantages
Research Highlights
- New breast cancer susceptibility gene found
- Genome-wide association study of renal cell carcinoma identifies two susceptibility loci on 2p21 and 11q13.3
- The Lancet Oncology - Review: Genetics of lung-cancer susceptibility
- Lung cancer susceptibility locus at 5p15.33
Epigenetics
Research Highlights
- New insights in oncology: Epigenetics and cancer stem cells
- Methylome analysis reveals Jak-STAT pathway deregulation in putative breast cancer stem cells
- Mammalian Ino80 Mediates Double Strand Break Repair through Its Role in DNA End Strand Resection
- Epigenetics and Cancer, Part A and B
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma Displays Distinct DNA Methylation Signatures with Potential as Clinical Predictors
- Quantitative Analysis of DNA Methylation Profiles in Lung Cancer Identifies Aberrant DNA Methylation of Specific Genes and Its Association with Gender and Cancer Risk Factors
Molecular Epidemiology
Research Highlights
- New guidelines for reporting epidemiological studies that involve molecular markers
- The Exposome: A Powerful Approach for Evaluating Environmental Exposures and Their Influences on Human Disease
IARC Publications
Infections
Research Projects websites
IARC Press Releases
Research Highlights
- Infections cause one in six of all cancers worldwide: IARC
- Some cutaneous HPV types may be involved in Non - Melanoma Skin Cancer development
- Intrauterine device use, cervical infection with human papillomavirus, and risk of cervical cancer: a pooled analysis of 26 epidemiological studies
- E6 and E7 from Beta Hpv38 Cooperate with Ultraviolet Light in the Development of Actinic Keratosis-Like Lesions and Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Mice
- Differences in the risk of cervical cancer and human papillomavirus infection by education level
Nutrition and Metabolism
Research Projects websites
IARC Press Releases
- World Cancer Day 2011: New physical activity guidance can help prevent breast, colon cancers
- Higher blood vitamin D levels are associated with significantly decreased colon cancer risk in European populations
- Breast cancer: a role for trans fatty acids?
- Eat less meat, more fish!
- High fiber diet reduces colorectal cancer risk
- Fruits and Vegetables protective overall against cancer
- Nutrition and Cancer: First Results of the EPIC Study
Research Highlights
- Serum B Vitamin Levels and Risk of Lung Cancer
- Association between pre-diagnostic circulating vitamin D concentration and risk of colorectal cancer in European populations: a nested case-control study
- Nutrient Intakes and Patterns in the EPIC cohorts from 10 European countries