Tag: Early Detection
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New Insights for Lung Cancer Screening: AONN+ Conference Highlights Updated Guidelines
Overview of the AONN+ Conference Session The 16th Annual Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) Conference recently featured a pivotal session focused on updated lung cancer screening guidelines and how clinicians and navigators can translate them into practice. With lung cancer continuing to be the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United…
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AONN+ Conference Spotlight: Updated Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines and Practical Adherence Strategies
Introduction: Elevating Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, making effective screening strategies more important than ever. The 16th Annual Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) Conference featured a pivotal session dedicated to updated lung cancer screening guidelines and practical approaches to boost…
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Kidney Test Discrepancies Signal Health Risks
Understanding the Test Discrepancy A growing body of research indicates that mismatches between two common kidney function tests could reveal greater health risks than either test alone. Traditionally, clinicians have relied on creatinine-based estimates of glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) to assess kidney health. A newer approach uses cystatin C, another biomarker, to calculate eGFR. When…
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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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National Cancer Awareness Day: India’s Late Cancer Detection
National Cancer Awareness Day and the Uneven Fight Against Late Detection On National Cancer Awareness Day, health experts revisit a troubling reality: many cancers in India are diagnosed only after they have advanced. This delay in detection stems from a mix of silent tumor growth, subtle symptoms that mimic common illnesses, limited awareness, and gaps…
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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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National cancer awareness day: Why India still detects cancer too late; doctors warn of silent signs we keep ignoring
Understanding the delay: Why India often detects cancer late National Cancer Awareness Day shines a critical light on a troubling reality: many cancers in India are diagnosed at advanced stages. Several interwoven factors contribute to late detection, from silent tumor growth to misinterpreting symptoms as ordinary illnesses. Medical experts emphasize that tumors in large body…
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Why Lung Cancer Cases Are Rising Among Indian Women: Understanding the Risk and the Road Ahead
Unpacking the Rise in Lung Cancer Among Indian Women Lung cancer is not just a disease of men. In India, the burden among women is growing, driven by a complex mix of smoking patterns, environmental exposures, and limited access to early detection. Recent analyses of global cancer data show that Indian women face a higher…
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National Cancer Awareness Day: Why India Detects Cancer Too Late and What We Can Do
Understanding the Challenge on National Cancer Awareness Day National Cancer Awareness Day shines a critical light on a troubling pattern: many cancers in India are diagnosed at advanced stages. Doctors link this delay to silent tumor growth, symptoms that mimic common illnesses, and a broader lack of awareness about early warning signs and available screenings.…