Tag: Cancer Screening
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Rising Cancer Incidence Across Six Types in 42 Countries (2003–2017)
Overview: A Global Increase in Cancer Incidence A new analysis published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveals that cancer incidence rates rose for six cancer types across 42 countries between 2003 and 2017. The study, highlighted by HealthDay News, tracks changes over nearly a decade and a half, underscoring a shifting landscape in global…
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Incidence Rates Rise 2003–2017 for Six Cancers Across 42 Countries
Rising Cancer Incidence Across Multiple Types Calls for Renewed Vigilance A new international study published online on Oct. 20 in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveals that cancer incidence rates increased between 2003 and 2017 for six major cancer types across 42 countries. The findings highlight shifts in who is getting cancer and raise important…
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Lung Nodules: What They Are and How They Are Evaluated
Understanding lung nodules Lung nodules are small, round or oval growths in the lungs, usually measuring a few millimeters to a few centimeters. Most nodules are benign (non-cancerous) and result from infections, inflammatory processes, scar tissue, or benign tumors. However, a subset can be cancerous or indicate an early stage of disease. The challenge for…
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In Focus: Why Men Skip the PSA Blood Test for Prostate Cancer and What Happens Next
Understanding the PSA Test and Early Detection The PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test is a simple screening tool designed to help detect potential prostate cancer before symptoms appear. Because the disease can progress quietly, early detection often leads to more treatment options and better outcomes. Yet, many men delay or decline PSA testing for a…
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From Fighting Fires to Fighting Cancer: A Firefighter’s Call for Early Screening
Introduction: A Life Changed Suddenly For many, the call of the fire brigade is a lifelong vocation. But for one Dublin firefighter, that vocation took an unexpected turn: a diagnosis of prostate cancer that arrived without symptoms and without the usual signs. The turnaround—from strength and stamina to a cancer diagnosis—was jarring, yet it emphasized…
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PSA Screening Shown to Improve Survival and Safety in 23-Year ERSPC Trial
Overview of a Groundbreaking 23-Year Study Researchers conducting the European Randomized Study of Screening for Prostate Cancer (ERSPC) have released long-awaited findings from 23 years of follow-up. The results indicate that sustained, protocolized PSA testing can reduce deaths from prostate cancer and, crucially, improve the balance between benefits and harms for many men. This work…
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Colon Cancer: A US Doctor’s Simple Test That Could Save Your Life
Colon Cancer Faces Global Alarm Colon cancer ranks among the world’s deadliest cancers, with the World Health Organization warning of a rising tide. The disease targets the inner lining of the large intestine and, if not detected early, can progress to advanced stages that are much harder to treat. Recent projections suggest a worrying forecast:…
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Head and Neck Cancer Breakthrough: A Blood Test Detects Cancer Up to 10 Years Early
Overview: A Potential Turning Point in Cancer Screening Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking approach that could transform how we screen for head and neck cancers, particularly those linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV). Using a simple blood sample, the new test aims to detect the presence of tumor-derived DNA circulating in the blood (circulating tumor…
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Head and Neck Cancer: How a Simple Blood Test Can Detect Cancer Up to 10 Years Early
Introduction: A new frontier in cancer screening Imagine having a precautionary tool for cancer, much like a flu vaccine you take before the season. A team of researchers may have brought us a breakthrough that moves us closer to that reality for head and neck cancers. Using a simple blood test, they demonstrated the potential…
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Head and Neck Cancer: A Simple Blood Test Could Detect Cancer Up to 10 Years Early
A breakthrough in early detection Imagine a future where a routine blood test could reveal a dangerous cancer years before any symptoms appear. That future is closer thanks to a novel blood test that can detect HPV-related head and neck cancers up to ten years before conventional diagnosis. Developed by researchers at Mass General Brigham,…