Discovering Cancer Early: A Stockholm Study

Welcome to the Stockholm Early Detection of Cancer Study, commonly known as STEADY-CAN. This unique project focuses on understanding how to spot cancer early in a large group of people from Stockholm County, Sweden. By gathering real-life medical data from both hospital and clinic visits, researchers can learn more about cancer patterns and outcomes. Over 2. 7 million adults, aged 18 and above, are part of this study, providing a wealth of information including their medical history, lab results, medications, and healthcare usage. From 2011 to 2021, data has been collected from 140, 042 people who were newly diagnosed with cancer, and 2, 591, 963 people who do not have cancer. This diverse group allows researchers to explore early symptoms, unexpected findings, and how other health issues impact cancer diagnoses. By using a wide range of medical data, researchers can perform detailed analysis and adjust for factors that might influence the results. The main goal of STEADY-CAN is to enhance our understanding of the early stages of cancer detection. This valuable resource can aid in studying cancer detection in real medical settings and understand how other health conditions affect cancer outcomes. With its comprehensive data collection, the study opens doors for ongoing cancer monitoring and public health strategies.