UK Prostate Cancer Diagnoses Surpass Breast Cancer Amidst Disparities
Prostate cancer diagnoses in the UK have surged to 55,033 in 2023, exceeding breast cancer diagnoses for the first time, driven by pandemic catch-up efforts and increased awareness, yet highlighting regional disparities and the ongoing absence of a national screening program.
UK Prostate Cancer Diagnoses Surpass Breast Cancer Amidst Disparities
Prostate cancer diagnoses in the UK have surged to 55,033 in 2023, exceeding breast cancer diagnoses for the first time, driven by pandemic catch-up efforts and increased awareness, yet highlighting regional disparities and the ongoing absence of a national screening program.
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44% Bias Score
Mother of Four Battles Stage 4 Melanoma After Delayed Diagnosis
Kelly Heather, 38, from Kent, UK, is battling stage 4 metastatic melanoma after a dark line on her fingernail, initially dismissed, proved to be aggressive skin cancer that spread to her brain; her case highlights the importance of early detection and persistent advocacy for additional testing in ca...
Mother of Four Battles Stage 4 Melanoma After Delayed Diagnosis
Kelly Heather, 38, from Kent, UK, is battling stage 4 metastatic melanoma after a dark line on her fingernail, initially dismissed, proved to be aggressive skin cancer that spread to her brain; her case highlights the importance of early detection and persistent advocacy for additional testing in ca...
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48% Bias Score
Cancer Death Rates Decline, But Diagnoses Rise in Certain Groups
The American Cancer Society's annual report reveals a 34% drop in cancer death rates from 1991-2022, but also highlights rising diagnoses among younger and middle-aged women, particularly for oral cavity, pancreatic, uterine corpus, and liver cancers; pancreatic cancer shows lagging progress, urging...
Cancer Death Rates Decline, But Diagnoses Rise in Certain Groups
The American Cancer Society's annual report reveals a 34% drop in cancer death rates from 1991-2022, but also highlights rising diagnoses among younger and middle-aged women, particularly for oral cavity, pancreatic, uterine corpus, and liver cancers; pancreatic cancer shows lagging progress, urging...
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36% Bias Score
UK Cancer Survival Rates: Over Half of 'Least Survivable' Cancer Patients Die Within a Year
A new analysis reveals that 58% of people in England diagnosed with one of six 'least survivable' cancers die within a year, compared to 30% for all cancers; this is even higher in other UK regions, highlighting the need for improved early detection and research funding.
UK Cancer Survival Rates: Over Half of 'Least Survivable' Cancer Patients Die Within a Year
A new analysis reveals that 58% of people in England diagnosed with one of six 'least survivable' cancers die within a year, compared to 30% for all cancers; this is even higher in other UK regions, highlighting the need for improved early detection and research funding.
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44% Bias Score
UMC Utrecht Improves Breast Cancer Detection for Women with Dense Breast Tissue
UMC Utrecht is conducting a seven-year trial using additional scans (shortened MRI or contrast mammograms) for breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue, addressing the higher cancer risk and detection difficulty in this group.
UMC Utrecht Improves Breast Cancer Detection for Women with Dense Breast Tissue
UMC Utrecht is conducting a seven-year trial using additional scans (shortened MRI or contrast mammograms) for breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue, addressing the higher cancer risk and detection difficulty in this group.
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32% Bias Score
New Ultrasound Method Shows 94% Accuracy in Detecting Prostate Cancer
A new ultrasound-based prostate cancer detection method developed at Heriot Watt University shows a 94% detection rate in early trials, potentially revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment due to its use of widely available equipment and improved accuracy.
New Ultrasound Method Shows 94% Accuracy in Detecting Prostate Cancer
A new ultrasound-based prostate cancer detection method developed at Heriot Watt University shows a 94% detection rate in early trials, potentially revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment due to its use of widely available equipment and improved accuracy.
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36% Bias Score
Understanding Menstrual Cycles Crucial for Early Cervical Cancer Detection
A UK pharmacist highlights the importance of understanding menstrual cycles for early cervical cancer detection, citing a daily death toll of two women in Britain from this disease while emphasizing a 95 percent survival rate with early diagnosis.
Understanding Menstrual Cycles Crucial for Early Cervical Cancer Detection
A UK pharmacist highlights the importance of understanding menstrual cycles for early cervical cancer detection, citing a daily death toll of two women in Britain from this disease while emphasizing a 95 percent survival rate with early diagnosis.
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28% Bias Score
High Blood Pressure and Diabetes Prevalence and Prevention in the US
Approximately half of US adults have high blood pressure, and over 10% have diabetes, significantly increasing heart disease and stroke risks; early diagnosis and treatment, even without symptoms, are crucial, with lifestyle changes and medications offering effective management.
High Blood Pressure and Diabetes Prevalence and Prevention in the US
Approximately half of US adults have high blood pressure, and over 10% have diabetes, significantly increasing heart disease and stroke risks; early diagnosis and treatment, even without symptoms, are crucial, with lifestyle changes and medications offering effective management.
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16% Bias Score
Utrecht Study Seeks to Improve Breast Cancer Detection in Women with Dense Tissue
The UMC Utrecht launched a study to improve breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue, who have a higher risk and often have tumors missed on mammograms; a 68-year-old woman's case highlights this issue, prompting research into faster and cheaper MRI and contrast mammograms.
Utrecht Study Seeks to Improve Breast Cancer Detection in Women with Dense Tissue
The UMC Utrecht launched a study to improve breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue, who have a higher risk and often have tumors missed on mammograms; a 68-year-old woman's case highlights this issue, prompting research into faster and cheaper MRI and contrast mammograms.
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44% Bias Score
UMC Utrecht Research Seeks to Improve Breast Cancer Detection in Women with Dense Breast Tissue
The UMC Utrecht launched a study to improve early breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue, who have a higher risk and are often missed by mammograms; the study explores faster, cheaper MRI and contrast mammography options.
UMC Utrecht Research Seeks to Improve Breast Cancer Detection in Women with Dense Breast Tissue
The UMC Utrecht launched a study to improve early breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue, who have a higher risk and are often missed by mammograms; the study explores faster, cheaper MRI and contrast mammography options.
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52% Bias Score
Dental Pain Reveals Advanced Metastatic Prostate Cancer
A 76-year-old man's persistent jaw pain, initially treated as a dental problem, was revealed through a CT scan to be advanced prostate cancer that had metastasized to his jawbone, highlighting the importance of considering systemic illnesses when treating older patients with persistent dental issues...
Dental Pain Reveals Advanced Metastatic Prostate Cancer
A 76-year-old man's persistent jaw pain, initially treated as a dental problem, was revealed through a CT scan to be advanced prostate cancer that had metastasized to his jawbone, highlighting the importance of considering systemic illnesses when treating older patients with persistent dental issues...
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32% Bias Score
AI and Laser Analysis Improve Early Breast Cancer Detection
Researchers developed a 98% accurate, non-invasive laser analysis and machine learning method for detecting stage 1a breast cancer, surpassing liquid biopsy; AI is also improving mammogram analysis, increasing detection rates and offering hope for better patient outcomes.
AI and Laser Analysis Improve Early Breast Cancer Detection
Researchers developed a 98% accurate, non-invasive laser analysis and machine learning method for detecting stage 1a breast cancer, surpassing liquid biopsy; AI is also improving mammogram analysis, increasing detection rates and offering hope for better patient outcomes.
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28% Bias Score