Cancer Screening

A new electronic health record-based model accurately predicted risk for gastric cancer using demographic, behavioral and clinical data and may be leveraged to increase screening in at-risk populations.

Incorporating digital screening tools and patient education into obstetrics and gynecology care may improve hereditary cancer risk assessment and genetic testing completion, according to study results published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Osteoporosis prevalence is high for patients undergoing lung cancer screening, regardless of race, ethnicity and income, but CT with AI detects osteoporosis and body composition without additional testing or radiation, researchers reported.

Newly available noninvasive colorectal cancer tests have opened the doors to an uptick in screening, especially the first FDA-approved blood test. However, experts are unsure whether these will be as effective as colonoscopy.

A centralized colorectal cancer screening intervention boosted fecal immunochemical test completion, as well as follow-up colonoscopy, among average-risk individuals served by federally qualified health centers, according to research.

Grammy award winning rap artist Lil Jon has revamped the meaning of one of his most popular tracks to encourage colorectal cancer screening.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a draft recommendation that women aged 21 to 65 years be regularly screened for cervical cancer.

PHILADELPHIA — Performing spirometry in patients with COPD before lung cancer screening could help identify those who would benefit most from screening, according to a presentation at the 2024 GOLD COPD International Conference.

Healio spoke with oncologist, Maria Borrero, MD, who is working to establish a Spanish-speaking cancer clinic in Utah.

Breast cancer diagnoses have shown an alarming rise among younger women, highlighting the need for early screening and awareness of risk factors.