Dr. Veiga has extensive experience in the field of radiation protection and environmental and medical radiation research, with specialized expertise in radiation epidemiology and second cancers. She currently supports medical radiation initiatives studying survivor cohorts treated with radiotherapy as well as studies of diagnostic radiation and cancer risk.
An overview of what’s new, recent research results, and progress related to the treatment of bladder cancer, including research in immunotherapy and targeted therapy. Selected…
Exposure to UV radiation from the sun, sunlamps, and tanning booths causes early aging and skin damage that can lead to skin cancer. Find information,…
Skin cancer prevention approaches include avoiding risk factors like ultraviolet radiation that comes from the sun, sun lamps, and tanning beds. Learn more about the…
A new study provides strong evidence that extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) directly influences the initial formation and continued progression of esophageal cancer.
Extracellular vesicles in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) encourage colorectal cancers to spread to the liver and prevent immune cells from attacking the…
Learn what screening and diagnostic mammograms are and how findings, including breast density, are reported. This fact sheet also discusses the benefits and potential harms…
A fact sheet about genetic testing for inherited cancer risk. Includes who should consider testing, and how to understand test results.
No matter if your skin is light, dark, or somewhere in between, everyone is at risk for skin cancer. Learn what skin cancer looks like,…
Implementation teams are considering multiple ways to fund new programs as well as expansions of ongoing efforts to advance the goals of the Cancer Moonshot.
