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Study: Patients with history of incarceration less likely to receive preventive care
Patients with an incarceration history were less likely to receive preventive care, such as physical examinations, BP tests or cancer screenings, according to a study in JAMA Network Open.
Tumor-related bacteria may provide clues into early-onset colorectal cancer
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic identified differences in tumor-related bacteria that may improve understanding of young-onset colorectal cancer.
Uninsured U.S. cancer cases decline despite ‘alarming’ lack of coverage in some states
The proportion of individuals with newly diagnosed cancer who lacked insurance in the U.S. declined significantly from 2010 to 2019, according to data published in Health Affairs Scholar.
Lung cancer specialist receives American Cancer Society’s Medal of Honor
The American Cancer Society presented its 2024 Medal of Honor to Pasi A. Jänne, MD, PhD.
Cancer deaths decline overall, but colorectal cancer mortality spike 'has to be addressed'
Cancer mortality in the U.S. is projected to decline again in 2024, but the number of new diagnoses should top 2 million for the first time, an annual report from the American Cancer Society revealed.
Medicaid expansion linked to reduced mortality after lung cancer surgery
Postoperative mortality rates in patients who had surgical resection of non-small cell lung cancer dropped significantly with Medicaid expansion under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, per a study in JAMA Network Open.
Cost of cancer care discussions ‘very rare’ between physicians, patients
Only about one-fourth of patients newly diagnosed with advanced cancers had documented conversations with their physicians about the costs of care, according to a study conducted by researchers at American Cancer Society and NCI.
Cancer mortality risk higher among those residing outside metropolitan areas
Cancer-related mortality and leading causes of cancer death occurred more frequently in nonmetropolitan areas and among individuals with limited education, according to biennial report from the American Cancer Society.
Study reveals ‘substantial drop’ in cancer treatments during start of COVID-19 pandemic
The number of cancer surgeries, chemotherapy treatments and radiation treatments declined dramatically during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, study findings published in JAMA Oncology showed.
Race linked to quality, timeliness of care in adults with early-onset colorectal cancer
Black individuals with early-onset colorectal cancer received worse and less timely care compared with white patients, according to results of a national hospital-based study.