E-noses promising for diagnosing cancer from exhaled breath
Jun 30, 2022
Electronic noses detect volatile organic compounds in exhaled breath to diagnose cancer.
Pandemic tied to drop in new cancer diagnoses
Mar 23, 2022
While weekly detection increased from March 2020 low, incidence rates have not fully recovered
Caregiving linked to lower mortality in postmenopausal eomen
Nov 10, 2023
The inverse association did not differ with caregiving frequency or when stratified by age, race-ethnicity or depressive symptoms.
Fecal occult blood testing tied to reduction in colorectal cancer mortality
Mar 04, 2024
The findings show a 14% decreased colorectal cancer mortality over 14 years.
Aspirin-linked reduction in CRC risk varies with lifestyle score
Aug 06, 2024
A greater absolute risk reduction was seen in those with less healthy lifestyles.
Reduced cancer risk seen after 10 years since quitting smoking
Feb 08, 2024
After 15 or more years since quitting, the cancer risk reached 50% of that associated with continued smoking.
Medical cannabis tied to improved health-related quality of life
May 11, 2023
Improvement was observed across a range of health conditions and was mostly sustained over time.
Offering choice of CRC screening increases completion rates
May 21, 2024
The rate of colorectal cancer screening improved within six months for those offered fecal immunochemical testing only or a choice of coloscopy or FIT.
Few cancer survivors fully adherent to ACS nutrition and physical activity guidelines
Apr 23, 2024
Factors associated with greater adherence include female sex, older age, Black race and higher educational level.
Rural residents more fatalistic about cancer
Feb 09, 2022
Additionally, rural residents show greater information overload.