April 10, 2023 Be well: Reduce your colon cancer risk with regular screenings One in five diagnoses of colorectal cancer are in people younger than 55, and advanced disease affects three in five people. Screening is the best way to "be well" — and reduce risk.
March 12, 2023 Most men diagnosed with prostate cancer don't need to rush to surgery, radiation treatments: study A study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed most men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer can actively monitor the disease instead of jumping to surgery or radiation.
March 1, 2023 Colorectal cancer is showing up in younger people and at more advanced stages: study A new study from the American Cancer Society says that advanced stage colorectal cancer (CRC) cases are rising and the disease is being seen more frequently in younger patients.
January 22, 2023 Jill Biden can join other first ladies who have raised awareness about cancer Being first lady did not exempt Jill Biden from the conversation that millions of citizens have had with doctors that began with the words, “It might be cancer.”
October 30, 2022 Breast cancer patients who respond well to pre-surgical treatment may be able to skip surgery: study New research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center indicates that some patients diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer may be able to skip surgery and receive radiation.
October 19, 2022 Women in Congress speak out about expanding access to breast cancer exams Some Democrats and Republicans are pushing for legislation that would increase access to information on mammograms and their data in the fight against breast cancer.
October 11, 2022 Health expert, citing 'grave concern,' says results of new colonoscopy study are 'widely' misinterpreted American Cancer Society CEO pushed back forcefully on the conclusions of a new study about the efficacy of colonoscopies. Urging everyone to "get your screening," Karen Knudsen outlined the issues.
August 23, 2022 New study shows increase in stage 4 cervical cancer in white, black women in the US A new study indicates that there are increasing cases of late-stage cervical cancer for middle-aged black and white women in the United States.
August 19, 2022 Study suggests alcohol and smoking cause almost half of global cancer deaths A study funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation said tobacco, alcohol and a high BMI are the risk factors for global cancer deaths.
August 10, 2022 Study finds exposure to 'forever' chemicals in household products leads to liver cancer A new study published by the Keck School of Medicine found a correlation between regular exposure to "forever" chemicals and liver cancer.
