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Ovarian Cancer Red Flags: What to Know to Quicken Diagnoses
Nonspecific symptoms of ovarian cancer are not reported by patients or are not investigated by primary care physicians.
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Lung Cancer Screening Unveils Hidden Health Risks
An ongoing trial is using lung cancer screening CT scans to also look for signs of impending heart disease in 24,000 Europeans.
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VA to Expand Cancer Prevention Services
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced plans to expand preventive services, health care, and benefits for veterans...
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New Guidelines: Start PSA Screening Earlier in Black Men
Multidisciplinary panel suggests lowering the screening age to 40-45 for PSA testing in Black men.
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New Transparent AI Predicts Breast Cancer 5 Years Out
The model works to predict risk based solely on “local bilateral dissimilarity.”
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New CRC Risk Prediction Model Outperforms Polyp-Based Model
The comprehensive model included baseline colonoscopy indication, age group, diabetes diagnosis, and polyp findings.
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New CRC stool test beats FIT for sensitivity but not specificity
The higher specificity for advanced lesions is expected to translate to a lower false positive rate.
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Extraordinary Patients Inspired Father of Cancer Immunotherapy
Renowned researcher, Dr. Steven A. Rosenberg, describes his path to pioneering the use of immunotherapies in treating cancer.
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Cell-Free DNA Blood Test Developed for Detecting Colorectal Cancer
The cfDNA blood test had 83% sensitivity for CRC, 90% specificity for advanced neoplasia, and 13% sensitivity for advanced precancerous lesions....