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Insights from the CONFIRM Study on Birt-Hogg Dube Syndrome and Kidney Cancer Risk

Genetic data from the CONFIRM Study have been used to more accurately estimate the risk of kidney cancer associated with the genetic condition, Birt-Hogg Syndrome. The findings provide valuable opportunities for preventive healthcare.

Risk factors for Follicular Lymphoma

The Lymphoma, Lifestyle, Environment and Family (LEAF) Study has found that smoking, excess body fat, pesticide exposure, and oily fish consumption may increase risk of follicular lymphoma, while sun exposure appears to be protective.

World-class Storage of your Biological Samples

Biospecimens collected through Cancer Council Victoria’s epidemiological studies are managed by the Precision Medicine team at Monash University, in a new facility called Biobanking Victoria, one of the few facilities in the world to be accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities. More than 6 million biological samples are stored at Biobanking Victoria. The specimens are used to help to translate research into improved health outcomes, including for cancer.