Grant Details
Grant Number: |
3U01CA086082-10S2 Interpret this number |
Primary Investigator: |
Onega, Tracy |
Organization: |
Dartmouth College |
Project Title: |
New Hampshire Mammography Registry: Strategic Studies in Screening |
Fiscal Year: |
2011 |
Abstract
The overarching goal of our proposed infrastructure support project is to promote ongoing data collection
using a well-established and vital infrastructure in the New Hampshire Mammography Network (NHMN)
(statewide mammography registry) so that we can conduct and promote important research designed to
understand and address the problem of breast cancer in NH and beyond. The NHMN, which was
implemented in 1996 efficiently obtains demographic, risk factor, and radiologic data on ~ 90% of women
having mammography in NH, and then links mammographic encounter information to breast pathology
outcomes. The registry has matured to a point where expanded use .ofthis resource for additional research
is timely, which will depend on continued support of the NHMN infrastructure. Many studies have been
conducted using the NHMN and several more studies have been submitted, which will be described later in
this application.
Our Specific Aims are to: 1) Continue and refine current NHMN procedures, including data collection,
pathology linkages, feedback reports to mammography facilities and radiologists, and data submissionsto a
centralized statistical coordinating center; and 2) Promote the use of NHMN and Consortium data locally,
regionally, and regionally. Enrollment in NHMN involves obtaining women's consent to allow access to their
medical records and to having themselves or their primary care providers contacted for detailed information
about their health and future research. We have a successful track record of conducting research with
women and their healthcare providers, including mammographytechnologists, radiologists, pathologists,
breast surgeons, and primary health care providers throughout NH. We propose to use these strengths to
advance our understanding of breast cancer detection.
Publications
None. See parent grant details.