Cancer Prevention News

SAN FRANCISCO — Increasing HPV vaccination rates could help decrease the number of cancer cases “attributable to HIV,” according to data from a study presented at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections.

An AI-based cancer prediction system is designed to ensure a higher percentage of cancers are diagnosed at earlier, more treatable stages.

The FDA released results from its investigation of benzene in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide. In light of these findings, the American Academy of Dermatology updated its statement on benzoyl peroxide in personal care products.

Individuals with transportation insecurity appeared 41% less likely to undergo breast cancer screening than those without transportation difficulties, according to results of a cohort study.

The ACG has released its first guidance for gastric premalignant conditions, such as atrophic gastritis, gastric intestinal metaplasia and dysplasia, in sync with surveillance recommendations established for the colon and esophagus.

Healio | HemOnc Today is excited to announce the nominees for its annual Disruptive Innovators Awards in oncology and hematology.

From 2008 to 2022, the incidence of cervical precancers fell by 80% among screened women aged 20 to 24 years, supporting recommendations for HPV vaccination at ages 11 to 12 years, researchers wrote in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

The U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer has released updated guidance establishing a “reasonable benchmark” for the quality of bowel preparation prior to a colonoscopy exam.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A higher comorbidity burden was linked to an increased rate of adverse events as well as early discontinuation among patients with MS who participated in phase 3 clinical trials of disease-modifying therapies, data show.