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December 11, 2021
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Individuals at high risk for multiple myeloma may benefit from novel screening technique

Individuals at high risk for multiple myeloma may benefit from novel screening technique

A novel high-sensitivity screening approach led to detection of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance at significantly higher rates than conventional methods among people at high risk for multiple myeloma, study results showed.

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December 09, 2021
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Single flexible sigmoidoscopy screening for colorectal cancer confers long-term benefits

Single flexible sigmoidoscopy screening for colorectal cancer confers long-term benefits

The protective effect of a single flexible sigmoidoscopy screening in older adults was maintained for up 15 years against colorectal cancer incidence and for up to 19 years against mortality, according to a randomized controlled trial.

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December 09, 2021
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VIDEO: Early detection of CRC ‘extremely’ important in young individuals

VIDEO: Early detection of CRC ‘extremely’ important in young individuals

In this video exclusive with Healio Gastroenterology, Swati G. Patel MD, MS, discussed the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer’s updated screening recommendations for colorectal cancer.

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December 06, 2021
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Data ‘raised the red flag’ regarding COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on cancer diagnoses

Data ‘raised the red flag’ regarding COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on cancer diagnoses

Substantial reductions in procedures used to diagnose cancer and in new cancer diagnoses occurred across the U.S. because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a review of a large database of U.S. veterans published in Cancer.

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December 01, 2021
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GIs should educate, promote value of colonoscopy to physicians, patients

GIs should educate, promote value of colonoscopy to physicians, patients

The value of colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening is important from the perspective of the business aspect and also patient care aspect, according to a speaker at GI Outlook.

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November 23, 2021
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Pilot program offers cervical cancer screening for transgender men, nonbinary individuals

Pilot program offers cervical cancer screening for transgender men, nonbinary individuals

Transgender men and nonbinary individuals derived benefit from a pilot program designed to offer cervical cancer screening specific to their biological needs and personal preferences, according to study results.

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November 23, 2021
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VIDEO: Precision medicine in cancer care needs to ‘meet patients where they are’

VIDEO: Precision medicine in cancer care needs to ‘meet patients where they are’

Karen M. Winkfield, MD, PhD, spoke with Healio about a lecture on precision medicine she gave at this year’s Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium.

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November 19, 2021
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VIDEO: CHEST presentations on lung cancer ‘highly relevant’ to oncologists

VIDEO: CHEST presentations on lung cancer ‘highly relevant’ to oncologists

In this video, Julie A. Barta, MD, pulmonologist and assistant professor at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, spoke with Healio about takeaways for oncologists from CHEST 2021.

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November 12, 2021
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VIDEO: 'Fascinating' discussion on new lung cancer screening eligibility criteria at CHEST

VIDEO: 'Fascinating' discussion on new lung cancer screening eligibility criteria at CHEST

In this video, Julie A. Barta, MD, pulmonologist and assistant professor at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, talks with Healio about a discussion on controversial new lung cancer screening guidance presented at CHEST.

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November 11, 2021
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VIDEO: Lung cancer screening updates 'important' to oncologists, pulmonologists

VIDEO: Lung cancer screening updates 'important' to oncologists, pulmonologists

Peter J. Mazzone, MD, MPH, pulmonologist and director of the lung cancer program for the Respiratory Institute at Cleveland Clinic, discussed takeaways for oncologists from the CHEST annual meeting.

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