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Substantial Disparities Seen in Cancer Cases, Deaths Among Men
MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 – There are substantial disparities in cancer cases and deaths among men, which are projected to widen by 2050, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in Cancer. Habtamu...
Blood Test Results Can Enhance Assessment of Cancer Risk
FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 – The assessment of cancer risk based on symptoms, age, and sex can be enhanced by considering information from common blood test results among patients presenting with...
Estimated U.S. Annual Cost of Initial Cancer Screening $43 Billion in 2021
MONDAY, Aug. 5, 2024 – In 2021, the estimated total health care costs for initial cancer screening were $43 billion in the United States, according to a study published online Aug. 6 in the Annals...
Incidence of Many Cancers Increasing Among Younger Generations
THURSDAY, Aug. 1, 2024 – Younger birth cohorts have an increased incidence of many common cancer types, according to a study published in the August issue of The Lancet Public Health. Hyuna Sung,...
Why Are Cancer Rates Rising Among Gen X, Millennials?
THURSDAY, Aug. 1, 2024 – Cancer rates are rising among Gen Xers and millennials, a new study reports. Successively younger generations are more frequently being diagnosed half of the 34 known cancer...
Incidence of Specific, All Cancers Increased With Pesticide Use
TUESDAY, July 30, 2024 – Pesticide usage is associated with an increased incidence of cancer, according to a study published online July 25 in Frontiers in Cancer Control and Society. Jacob Gerken,...
Toxicities Rare After Two Weeks of CAR T-Cell Therapy Infusion
TUESDAY, July 30, 2024 – New-onset cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) are rare beyond two weeks following infusion of CD19-directed...
Kids From Poorer Families Less Likely to Survive Cancer
FRIDAY, July 26, 2024 – Children from poor families are less likely to survive cancer, particularly if they are not white, a new study reports. A childhood cancer patient’s risk of dying within five ...
Pesticides Can Equal Smoking in Hiking Risks for Cancer
THURSDAY, July 25, 2024 – Farmers and folks living in agricultural areas may be exposed to levels of pesticides that confer cancer risks that are higher than if they smoked, new research shows....
Chemo Tied to Gut Microbiome Changes and Associated Cognitive Decline
TUESDAY, July 23, 2024 – Gut microbiome change is associated with cognitive decline during chemotherapy for patients with breast cancer, according to a study published online in the August issue of...
Neuromuscular Training Cuts Onset of Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
MONDAY, July 22, 2024 – Neuromuscular training reduces the onset of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), according to a study published online July 1 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Fiona...
Ancient Viruses Might Be Spurring Modern-Day Cancers
FRIDAY, July 19, 2024 – Cancer growth can be fueled by flecks of ancient viral DNA lodged into the genetics of modern humans, a new study says. Overall, about 8% of the human genome is made of bits...
Current Gene Screens Miss Many at High Cancer Risk: Study
THURSDAY, July 19, 2024 – As good as many genetic tests might be, a deeper look at the DNA of over 44,000 people identified many who carried genes that hike their risks for cancer, researchers said....
Late Cancer Diagnosis Biggest Health Concern for Most, Poll Shows
MONDAY, July 15, 2024 — When it comes to health worries, cancer leads the way, a new poll shows. The University of Cambridge poll included 2,000 adults who said their biggest concern is getting dia...
Modifiable Risk Factors Account for Many Cancer Cases, Deaths
MONDAY, July 15, 2024 – An estimated 40.0 percent of all incident cancer cases and 44.0 percent of cancer deaths are attributable to potentially modifiable risk factors among U.S. adults aged 30...
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