Tag: Cancer Screening
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Bantry gets new €8m endoscopy unit as CUH expands BowelScreen services
A major expansion in bowel cancer screening The health service in the south-west has marked a significant milestone with the official opening of an €8 million endoscopy unit in Bantry, part of a broader expansion of Cork University Hospital’s (CUH) BowelScreen services. The new facility is designed to streamline diagnostic procedures, reduce waiting times, and…
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Liver Cancer Early Detection Gets a Boost from ALTUS Blood Test Study
Groundbreaking ALTUS Study Highlights Blood-Based Liver Cancer Detection Exact Sciences Corp. today announced pivotal validation results from the ALTUS study (NCT: 05064553), a prospective, head-to-head evaluation of a blood-based surveillance test for liver cancer detection. The findings, presented by the company in Madison, Wisconsin, suggest clear improvements in identifying liver cancer at an earlier, more…
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Exact Sciences Unveils Breakthrough Blood Test for Early Liver Cancer Detection
Groundbreaking Validation of a Blood-Based Liver Cancer Screening Tool Exact Sciences Corp. has announced pivotal clinical validation results from the ALTUS study, a prospective, head-to-head evaluation designed to assess a blood-based surveillance test for liver cancer. Conducted in a real-world, high-risk population, the ALTUS study (NCT: 05064553) represents a major step toward accessible, non-invasive screening…
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Exact Sciences Unveils Breakthrough: Blood-Based Test Boosts Early Liver Cancer Detection
Breakthrough in Liver Cancer Detection Exact Sciences Corp. announced pivotal clinical validation results from the ALTUS study, signaling a major step forward in the early detection of liver cancer through a blood-based surveillance test. The prospective, head-to-head study (NCT: 05064553) evaluated the test’s performance against existing screening modalities, with results indicating superior sensitivity and specificity…
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Low Participation in Cancer Screening in India: A Scoping Review of Breast and Cervical Cancer Programs
Introduction Early detection through screening is essential to reduce mortality from breast and cervical cancers in India. A recent scoping review synthesizes evidence across multiple screening programs, revealing persistent low participation despite growing program efforts. This article distills the key findings, barriers, and policy implications to strengthen India’s cancer screening landscape for women. Overview of…
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Low participation in cancer screening in India: Insights from a scoping review of breast and cervical cancer programs
Overview In India, participation in breast and cervical cancer screening remains suboptimal, despite national efforts to expand access. A recent scoping review synthesized data from hundreds of studies to map the characteristics of screening programs, the populations they serve, and the barriers that limit participation. This article distills key findings, implications for program design, and…
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Low Participation in Cancer Screening in India: A Scoping Review of Breast and Cervical Programs
Overview Low participation in cancer screening remains a critical barrier to early detection of breast and cervical cancers in India. This article summarizes a scoping review that synthesized characteristics of included studies on screening programs, highlighting the scale of the evidence, common themes, and actionable gaps. The focus is on breast and cervical cancer programs,…
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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…