Study of 15,000 mammograms shows pressure guided mammography may improve test results

ACS, Color Health to provide free at-home colorectal cancer screening kits in underserved rural communities

ACS and Color Health launched their pilot program to provide free at-home colorectal cancer screening kits to individuals in rural areas and other underserved communities, where barriers to healthcare access often hinder timely screening and early detection.

September 13, 2024

Vol.50 No.34

Clinical Roundup

Screenings overlook hereditary genetic risk for some cancers

Current screening protocols fail to catch a notable number of people carrying genetic mutations associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome and Lynch syndrome, which increase the risk of developing certain cancers. This issue is particularly pronounced among underrepresented minorities.

July 19, 2024

Vol.50 No.29

Clinical Roundup

Fewer than 20% of U.S. adults eligible for lung cancer screening comply with USPSTF guideline

Fewer than one in five eligible individuals in the United States are up-to-date with recommended lung cancer screening, according to a study led by American Cancer Society researchers.

June 14, 2024

Vol.50 No.24

Clinical Trials & Tribulations

Are we focused on the wrong risk type in genetic screening?
Breast cancer screening study shows new paths to population screening

A common perception of genetic screening is that only individuals at high risk of certain diseases will be identified.

Saudi Arabia joins International Agency for Research on Cancer

The International Agency for Research on Cancer welcomed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a new participating state, underscoring the commitment to advancing cancer research and prevention in the country.

May 24, 2024

Vol.50 No.21

Clinical Roundup

Cancer screening rates are significantly lower in FQHCs

A national study led by researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center and the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center found major gaps in breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening use in Federally Qualified Health Centers in the US, relative to overall screening rates in the country.

May 03, 2024

Vol.50 No.18

Study of 15,000 mammograms shows pressure guided mammography may improve test results

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