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The Cancer Cluster Investigation report by the Texas Department of State Health Services examines cancer incidence in Houston's zip codes 77009 and 77026 from 2001 to 2010, prompted by community concerns over potential environmental contamination. The study analyzed data for 16 specific cancer types, revealing significant elevations in lung cancer among males in zip code 77026 and liver cancer among males in zip code 77009, while other cancers were within expected ranges. The report concludes that due to inconsistent findings across genders and locations, a common environmental cause is unlikely, and recommends against further epidemiological studies at this time.

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What does a cancer cluster look like?

A true cluster may exist if it involves one or more of the following things: A large number of people with one kind of cancer, rather than several different kinds. A rare kind of cancer, rather than common cancers. An increased number of people having cancer in an age group that is not usually affected by cancer.

How difficult is it to determine if an area is a cancer cluster?

Suspected cancer clusters are also difficult to confirm because studies often have a small number of people in them. This makes it hard to see larger trends, and harder to show that the rate of cases is statistically docHub.

Why is the Texas Department of State Health Services calling me?

The Texas Cancer Plan (TCP) is the states call to action for cancer research, prevention, and control. The TCP identifies the cancer challenges and issues that affect the state.

What is the cancer program in Texas?

Kentucky leads the country not just in overall new cancer cases. When looking closer at specific types of cancer, it also has the highest rate of new lung cancer cases, the second-highest rates of both colon and pancreatic cancers and the third-highest rate of laryngeal cancer.

What is the criteria for a cancer cluster?

Cancer Cluster Criteria A greater than expected number is when the observed number of cases is higher than one would typically observe in a similar setting (in a group with similar population, age, race, or gender).

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What qualifies as a cancer cluster?

If you receive a phone call on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services and CDC asking you to answer some questions about your health and health practices, it is a legitimate phone call.

What makes a cancer cluster?

For it to be considered a true cluster, it usually must have one of the following characteristics: There is a larger than expected number of a specific type of cancer (or types of cancer that are known to have a common cause). There are several cases of a rare type of cancer.