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September 13, 2023
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Study shows 'major communication gap' about colorectal cancer screening

Study shows 'major communication gap' about colorectal cancer screening

Just over a quarter of patients overdue for colorectal cancer screening received a recommendation from their clinician to get screened, according to the results of research published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

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September 11, 2023
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Colorectal cancer screening rates low among veterans aged 76 to 85 years

Colorectal cancer screening rates low among veterans aged 76 to 85 years

Colorectal cancer screenings were uncommon among veterans aged 76 to 85 years, which suggests healthy older adults with longer life expectancies who could benefit from screenings are not being targeted, according to researchers.

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September 08, 2023
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Many cancer screening tests do not improve longevity, but some still 'may be worthwhile'

Many cancer screening tests do not improve longevity, but some still 'may be worthwhile'

With the exception of sigmoidoscopy, common cancer screening tests do not appear to extend patients’ lifetimes, according to the results of research published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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September 07, 2023
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Adding prescription medication to tobacco longitudinal care does not improve abstinence

Adding prescription medication to tobacco longitudinal care does not improve abstinence

Prescription medications added onto tobacco longitudinal care did not improve long-term abstinence rates among current smokers eligible for lung cancer screening, according to results published in JAMA Network Open.

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August 31, 2023
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Women with disabilities face lower odds of receiving cervical cancer screening

Women with disabilities face lower odds of receiving cervical cancer screening

Women with disabilities, especially those with multiple and physical disabilities, had a lower likelihood of receiving the recommended cervical cancer screening using HPV testing, according to researchers.

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August 31, 2023
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Q&A: Assessing body composition on lung cancer screening improves mortality predictions

Q&A: Assessing body composition on lung cancer screening improves mortality predictions

Assessment of body composition measurements on lung screening low-dose CT scans revealed patients at high risk for mortality due to lung cancer, cardiovascular disease and all causes, according to results published in Radiology.

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August 10, 2023
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Lowering CRC screening age to 40 years could result in up to 7,988 fewer deaths in Canada

Lowering CRC screening age to 40 years could result in up to 7,988 fewer deaths in Canada

A microsimulation model showed a reduction in colorectal cancer disease burden and mortality when screening for CRC was initiated at ages 45 years or 40 years, which also added life-years to the population at a comparable health care cost.

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July 05, 2023
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Q&A: ChatGPT’s ability to pick the right breast cancer screening test is ‘impressive’

Q&A: ChatGPT’s ability to pick the right breast cancer screening test is ‘impressive’

Multiple models of ChatGPT effectively adhered to screening guidelines by identifying correct imaging services for breast cancer and breast pain, according to researchers.

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June 30, 2023
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Collaboration, community engagement key to shifting trends in CRC screening, outcomes

Collaboration, community engagement key to shifting trends in CRC screening, outcomes

The rising incidence of colorectal cancer among young adult patients is disturbing but not surprising.

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June 23, 2023
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Low likelihood for undergoing lung cancer screening after referral among Black veterans

Low likelihood for undergoing lung cancer screening after referral among Black veterans

Compared with white veterans, Black veterans had a reduced likelihood of carrying out a lung cancer screening referral, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.

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