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EU and UK Breast Cancer Mortality to Decrease, but Disparities Remain
A new study forecasts a 4% reduction in EU and 6% in UK breast cancer deaths by 2025, mainly due to improved screenings and treatments; however, women over 80 show no decrease, revealing healthcare access disparities.
EU and UK Breast Cancer Mortality to Decrease, but Disparities Remain
A new study forecasts a 4% reduction in EU and 6% in UK breast cancer deaths by 2025, mainly due to improved screenings and treatments; however, women over 80 show no decrease, revealing healthcare access disparities.
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36% Bias Score
Hoy's Campaign Spurs 75,000 Prostate Cancer Risk Checks
Following a terminal prostate cancer diagnosis, Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy's campaign prompted 75,000 men to use an online risk checker; 61,000 were identified as higher risk, highlighting the prevalence of asymptomatic cases and raising over £55,000 for Prostate Cancer UK.
Hoy's Campaign Spurs 75,000 Prostate Cancer Risk Checks
Following a terminal prostate cancer diagnosis, Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy's campaign prompted 75,000 men to use an online risk checker; 61,000 were identified as higher risk, highlighting the prevalence of asymptomatic cases and raising over £55,000 for Prostate Cancer UK.
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Rising Childhood Cancer Rates in Sverdlovsk Oblast: Early Detection and Prevention
Childhood cancer rates in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia, are 15.6 per 100,000 children, increasing due to better detection, with most cases diagnosed in early stages. Common cancers include blood/lymph diseases and CNS tumors, linked to genetics, parental lifestyle, and environmental factors. Early dete...
Rising Childhood Cancer Rates in Sverdlovsk Oblast: Early Detection and Prevention
Childhood cancer rates in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia, are 15.6 per 100,000 children, increasing due to better detection, with most cases diagnosed in early stages. Common cancers include blood/lymph diseases and CNS tumors, linked to genetics, parental lifestyle, and environmental factors. Early dete...
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Sunak Backs Nationwide Prostate Cancer Screening
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is endorsing a campaign for nationwide prostate cancer screening in the UK, driven by a new, highly accurate blood test and the impact of the disease on his personal life, aiming to save thousands of lives.
Sunak Backs Nationwide Prostate Cancer Screening
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is endorsing a campaign for nationwide prostate cancer screening in the UK, driven by a new, highly accurate blood test and the impact of the disease on his personal life, aiming to save thousands of lives.
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New Blood Test Improves Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
A new blood test, PAC-MANN, accurately diagnoses pancreatic cancer 98% of the time by detecting protease enzyme activity, offering earlier detection and improved treatment options; when combined with the CA 19-9 test, accuracy for early detection increases to 85%.
New Blood Test Improves Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
A new blood test, PAC-MANN, accurately diagnoses pancreatic cancer 98% of the time by detecting protease enzyme activity, offering earlier detection and improved treatment options; when combined with the CA 19-9 test, accuracy for early detection increases to 85%.
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New Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Pancreatic Cancer Detection
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University developed a new blood test, PAC-MANN, that accurately detects pancreatic cancer in 75% of cases by identifying a specific enzyme released by tumors; this test is more sensitive than existing methods and can distinguish pancreatic cancer from other co...
New Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Pancreatic Cancer Detection
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University developed a new blood test, PAC-MANN, that accurately detects pancreatic cancer in 75% of cases by identifying a specific enzyme released by tumors; this test is more sensitive than existing methods and can distinguish pancreatic cancer from other co...
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AI Eye Scans Detect Early Dementia Risk
A new AI technique, Quartz, analyzes retinal blood vessels in eye scans to detect early signs of dementia during routine eye checks, showing links between vessel patterns and cognitive decline in over 63,000 individuals aged 40-69.
AI Eye Scans Detect Early Dementia Risk
A new AI technique, Quartz, analyzes retinal blood vessels in eye scans to detect early signs of dementia during routine eye checks, showing links between vessel patterns and cognitive decline in over 63,000 individuals aged 40-69.
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40% Bias Score
Successful Colon Cancer Surgery Highlights Turkey's Nationwide Cancer Screening Program
Retired Ahmet Gürel from Ankara successfully underwent colon cancer surgery after a malignant polyp was detected during a free cancer screening at a Healthy Life Center (SHM) in Turkey; the SHM program conducted 4,155,000 cancer screenings in 2024, referring 158,364 individuals for further testing.
Successful Colon Cancer Surgery Highlights Turkey's Nationwide Cancer Screening Program
Retired Ahmet Gürel from Ankara successfully underwent colon cancer surgery after a malignant polyp was detected during a free cancer screening at a Healthy Life Center (SHM) in Turkey; the SHM program conducted 4,155,000 cancer screenings in 2024, referring 158,364 individuals for further testing.
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Medicare Cuts Reimbursement for Breast Cancer Screenings, Raising Costs for Women
Medicare's 2024 decision to stop reimbursing for breast ultrasound screenings, even when diagnostic, is forcing many women to pay thousands of dollars out-of-pocket for necessary follow-up care after abnormal mammograms, impacting both Medicare and privately insured women, and potentially delaying c...
Medicare Cuts Reimbursement for Breast Cancer Screenings, Raising Costs for Women
Medicare's 2024 decision to stop reimbursing for breast ultrasound screenings, even when diagnostic, is forcing many women to pay thousands of dollars out-of-pocket for necessary follow-up care after abnormal mammograms, impacting both Medicare and privately insured women, and potentially delaying c...
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Liquid Biopsies: Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment
Liquid biopsies, blood tests detecting tumor traces, are transforming cancer treatment by enabling earlier detection and personalized therapies; however, high costs and complex analysis limit widespread adoption in Spain, where their use is most advanced in lung, colon, and rectal cancers.
Liquid Biopsies: Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment
Liquid biopsies, blood tests detecting tumor traces, are transforming cancer treatment by enabling earlier detection and personalized therapies; however, high costs and complex analysis limit widespread adoption in Spain, where their use is most advanced in lung, colon, and rectal cancers.
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REACT Study: Early Detection of Atherosclerosis to Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes
The REACT study, a large-scale international research project based in Spain and Denmark, aims to prevent cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks and strokes by using ultrasound to detect silent atherosclerosis in 16,000 individuals aged 18-69, potentially changing the way we approach cardiovascu...
REACT Study: Early Detection of Atherosclerosis to Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes
The REACT study, a large-scale international research project based in Spain and Denmark, aims to prevent cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks and strokes by using ultrasound to detect silent atherosclerosis in 16,000 individuals aged 18-69, potentially changing the way we approach cardiovascu...
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Israel's Cancer Crisis: 33,570 Diagnoses and the Impact of National Crises
In 2024, approximately 33,570 Israelis were diagnosed with cancer, resulting in 12,000 deaths; the most common cancers varied by gender, with lung cancer showing a strong link to smoking; disruptions caused by the pandemic and Operation Iron Swords worsened outcomes; Israel's advanced cancer care of...
Israel's Cancer Crisis: 33,570 Diagnoses and the Impact of National Crises
In 2024, approximately 33,570 Israelis were diagnosed with cancer, resulting in 12,000 deaths; the most common cancers varied by gender, with lung cancer showing a strong link to smoking; disruptions caused by the pandemic and Operation Iron Swords worsened outcomes; Israel's advanced cancer care of...
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36% Bias Score
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