Saudi Arabia joins International Agency for Research on Cancer

Cancer Moonshot contributes additional $100M to reduce cancer burden in Africa

Source: Livestream of White House Africa Cancer Care ForumThe White House Cancer Moonshot is committing an additional $100 million to programs focused on reducing cancer burden in African countries.

July 19, 2024

Vol.50 No.29

By McKenzie Prillaman

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 Roundup

IQVIA releases 2024 global oncology trends report

The IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science has released its annual trends report, Global Oncology Trends 2024: Outlook to 2028.

May 31, 2024

Vol.50 No.22

Drugs & Targets

Estonia to develop personalized CAR T-cell therapy for blood cancer patients

The Tartu University Hospital, North Estonia Medical Centre, and Icosagen have joined forces to develop and introduce an innovative personalized cell therapy for patients in Estonia.

May 31, 2024

Vol.50 No.22