Tag: Early Detection
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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.…
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Lung Cancer Rising Among Indian Women: Causes, Risks, and Prevention
Why Indian Women Face a Rising Risk of Lung Cancer Lung cancer among Indian women is an increasing public health concern. While historically perceived as a condition predominantly affecting men, evidence from global and national cancer registries shows that Indian women are experiencing higher lifetime risks than before. This shift is driven by a complex…
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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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Inflammation Drives Early Lung Cancer: MD Anderson Maps
New Insights into the Onset of Lung Cancer Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have unveiled a landmark approach to understanding how lung cancer begins. By creating high-resolution cellular and molecular maps of lung tissue before and during cancer development, the team shows that chronic inflammation may be a primary driver…
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Inflammation identified as a key driver in the earliest stages of lung cancer
New insights point to inflammation as a trigger in early lung cancer Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have unveiled high-resolution cellular and molecular maps that illuminate how inflammation may initiate lung cancer in its earliest stages. The study, which charts the lung’s microenvironment before and during tumor development, suggests that…
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Heart checks could flag dementia risk 25 years early, study suggests
New findings link heart health to future dementia risk A growing body of research indicates that indicators normally associated with heart health in midlife may also reveal future cognitive risks. In a recent study, scientists found that higher levels of a protein called troponin in the blood during midlife were associated with an increased likelihood…
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Dementia Signals in Midlife: Troponin Blood Checks Could Predict 25 Years Early
New findings suggest a surprising link between heart health and future dementia risk Researchers have identified a potential early-warning sign for dementia, proposing that routine heart checks in midlife could reveal an elevated risk up to a quarter-century before symptoms appear. The focus is on troponin, a protein released into the bloodstream when the heart…