Testicular Cancer in New Zealand (TCNZ) study: protocol for a national case-control study.

ABSTRACT: Testicular cancer (TC) is by far the most common cancer to affect young men; however, the exposures that cause this disease are still poorly understood. Our own research has shown that Māori men have the highest rates of this disease in New Zealand-a puzzling observation, since internationally TC is most commonly a disease of men of European ancestry. These trends provide us with a unique opportunity: to learn more about the currently unknown exposures that cause TC, and to explain why Māori have the highest rates of this disease in New Zealand. Using epidemiology and genetics, our experienced research team will conduct a nationwide study which aims to answer these internationally important questions.

Aim of study

The overall aim of the current national case-control study is to iden

SUBMITTER: Gurney JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6078234 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature