In 10 seconds? While cancer screening has been key in slashing cancer mortality for multiple types of cancers, cancer overdiagnosis has been emerging as a new problem. What do you mean by cancer “overdiagnosis”? When a person is...
In 10 seconds? Some experts argue that it’s not worth screening for prostate cancer [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32294352/]. While the procedure has decreased prostate cancer mortality, it has also led to high numbers of harml...
In 10 seconds? Recent US data show that patients commonly experience months-long delays in cancer diagnosis after seeking medical care for worrisome symptoms. Work to minimize these delays is essential to improve outcomes for canc...
In 10 seconds? MicroRNAs, or miRNAs, are becoming appreciated for the many roles they play in preventing or promoting cancer. Scientists are investigating miRNAs for uses they may have in cancer screening and treatment. What the...
In 10 seconds? Scientists are developing tests to detect cancer from breath samples. This work is still in development but could be a potential non-invasive way to screen for cancer. What possessed scientists to look for cancer i...
In 10 seconds? New data shows that screening and treatment procedures can successfully prevent the formation of anal cancer. Wow, that’s good news! How can anal cancer be prevented? It’s pretty much common knowledge that cancer i...
In 10 seconds? Researchers have developed a new system to help identify women who have an increased risk of breast cancer and are good candidates to undergo additional screening. What’s the story? Breast cancer is the number one...