Sigmoidoscopy has sustained effect on CRC incidence, mortality
Oct 12, 2022
A pooled analysis of four large-scale trials demonstrated the sustained effect on colorectal cancer incidence and mortality for 15 years.
Sitting, inactivity increase death risk among cancer survivors
Jan 13, 2022
The risk for both all-cause and cancer-specific death increased for cancer survivors with a combination of prolonged sitting and inactivity.
Outdoor pollution exposure tied to nonlung cancers
Aug 10, 2023
Exposures to fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide were associated with increased risks for colorectal and prostate cancer in older adults.
High cardiovascular health tied to longer life expectancy free of disease
Mar 06, 2023
For those with high cardiovascular health level, no significant difference was seen in disease-free life expectancy based on socioeconomic status.
Exercise habit prior to breast cancer chemo may aid cognition
Sep 08, 2021
“These findings contribute to the growing body of evidence highlighting the importance of promoting physical activity as early as possible across the continuum of cancer care,” researcher Elizabeth...
Model estimates mortality risk in adults with dementia
Oct 14, 2022
A mortality prediction may help guide treatment and advance care planning for community-dwelling older adults with dementia.
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.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease causally linked to lung cancer
Dec 30, 2022
Based on the inverse variance weighted method, GERD was found to substantially increase lung cancer risk.
U.S. spends more on cancer than other countries, but without mortality benefit
Jun 01, 2022
The United States had the highest per capita spending on cancer care in 2020 but a median cancer mortality rate.
Many older women not eligible to quit cervical cancer screening
Jun 15, 2021
Findings were consistent among women with employer-based insurance and those treated at a safety net health center.