Cancer Screening
Cancer-related suicides decline sharply since 2013
The rate of cancer-related suicides in the U.S. declined considerably in the past few decades, results of a population-based retrospective study published in Translational Psychiatry showed.
Current e-cigarette users less likely to get screened for lung cancer
The likelihood for lung cancer screening uptake was reduced among current vs. never e-cigarette users, according to results published in JAMA Network Open.
CRC screening based on fecal hemoglobin levels could reduce other testing by up to 49%
Using fecal hemoglobin concentrations to guide colorectal cancer screening intervals reduced the number of fecal immunochemical tests and colonoscopies by 49% and 28%, respectively, compared with biennial screening, data showed.
Many women aware of importance, open to continuing breast cancer screening after age 75
Many women aged 75 years and older are aware of the importance of breast cancer screening and desire to continue screening regardless of health status or age, according to a scoping review published in BMC Women’s Health.
Q&A: Initiative aims to help more Maryland residents get screened for lung cancer
The risk for lung cancer has been found to be particularly high in some Maryland counties, but a recently launched initiative is making sure screening is available for all eligible state residents, according to a press release.
Lung cancer screening program identifies airways disease in previously undiagnosed COPD
SAN DIEGO — More than 75% of individuals who underwent lung cancer screening without a reported history of COPD had airways disease, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
AI tool shows ‘clinically significant impact’ on completion of cancer screening
Researchers at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed an AI-based patient navigation tool that may increase completion of colonoscopies among individuals who canceled or did not show for an initial appointment.
Many childhood cancer survivors do not undergo recommended tests for late effects
Most childhood cancer survivors are not up to date on guideline-recommended screening for late effects of cancer treatment or second malignancies, according to study results.
Blood-based screening test detects CRC with nearly 80% sensitivity in average-risk adults
WASHINGTON — A blood-based screening test detected colorectal cancer with a sensitivity of 79.2% and a specificity of 91.5% among average-risk adults aged 45 to 85 years, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week.
FDA approves use of self-collected specimens for HPV testing
The FDA approved expanded indications for two HPV tests allowing for the patient to self-collect a vaginal swab in a health care setting when it is not possible for the clinician to collect a cervical specimen, according to a press release.