USRT Study: Research Findings

USRT Health Study

Skip to Main Content

U.S. Radiologic Technologists Study

Research Findings

Thanks to Participants

About the Study

Study Activities

Blood Sample Collection

Skin Cancer Follow-Up

Research Findings

	Descriptive Studies & Reviews
	Mortality Studies All Causes Breast Cancer Circulatory System
	Cancer Incidence Studies All Cancers Breast Cancer Thyroid Cancer Lung Cancer Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma Melanoma Non-melanoma Skin Cancer
	Genetic Studies Breast Cancer Thyroid Cancer
	Methods Studies Survey Research Statistical Analysis Genetic Studies
	Dosimetry
	Biodosimetry

Frequently Asked Questions

Cohort Description

UV Dosimetry Project

Dose Reconstruction

Important Research Findings

Cancer Incidence Studies - Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma

Incidence of haematopoietic malignancies in US radiologic technologists (2005 )
	In a study of 41 cases of leukemia other than chronic lympocytic leukemia (CLL), radiologic technologists who worked 5 or more years before 1950 and those who held patients 50 or more times for x-ray examination appeared to have a higher risk of leukemia. Leukemia risk was not related to year or age first worked, number of years worked in more recent periods, total number of years worked, specific procedures performed or equipment used, or personal radiotherapy. Working as a radiologic technologist was not linked with risks for multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, or CLL.
	[Abstract] [PubMed]


	Contact Us \| Accessibility \| Policies