Race/ethnicity, socioeconomics, age contribute to disparities in cancer death
Nov 22, 2023
Greater racial and geographic disparities in cancer mortality were seen for those younger than 65 years versus 65 years of age or older.
Number of prostate cancer cases set to increase to 2.9 million in 2040
Apr 05, 2024
Large increases in prostate cancer are expected due to the changing age structure and improving life expectancy.
New prostate cancer urine test has high diagnostic accuracy
Apr 22, 2024
A higher AUROC was seen for the 18-gene MPS2 model compared with current guideline-endorsed biomarkers.
Adherence to global health recommendations cuts risk for some cancers
Jul 18, 2023
Authors emphasize findings support maintaining healthy lifestyle
Adults lack knowledge about signs of pancreatic cancer
Nov 22, 2022
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network survey revealed knowledge gaps exist across ages and genders.
Rice-sized device could have big implications for brain tumor treatments
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 12, 2023
A small implantable device, the size of a grain of rice, could be placed in the brain of cancer patients to help develop treatments, new research suggests.
Long COVID seen in most cancer patients after infection
Feb 15, 2023
Other than female sex, no factors predict the development of long-lasting symptoms.
EPA proposes removing 100 percent of lead pipes from US water system
Nov 30, 2023
Utility companies expected to cover most of the cost, but there is $15 billion available in the 2021 infrastructure law to help
FDA approves AI device that helps spot skin cancer
Jan 18, 2024
Along with helping to spot melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, the device can also assess moles for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
Liver cancer in top five causes of cancer deaths in 90 countries
Oct 13, 2022
The number of people in whom liver cancer is diagnosed is predicted to rise substantially by 2040.