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US health panel adds self-testing option for cervical cancer screening
1 week, 6 days ago

US health panel adds self-testing option for cervical cancer screening

Associated Press  

Women should have the option of taking their own test samples for cervical cancer screening, an influential health panel said Tuesday. But after that — from age 30 to 65 — women can get an HPV test every five years, the panel said. Women ages 30 to 65 can still opt for a Pap test done by a doctor every …

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NHS to launch new 'ping and book' phone service for cervical and breast cancer screening to save lives and cash
1 month, 1 week ago

NHS to launch new 'ping and book' phone service for cervical and breast cancer screening to save lives and cash

Daily Mail  

The NHS will launch a new ‘ping and book’ service for cervical and breast cancer screening in a bid to boost uptake and save more lives and money. More than 18,000 breast cancers were picked up in women across England last year through screening Women who use the NHS App on their mobile phone will be sent notifications letting them …

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AP health minister announced free cancer screening
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AP health minister announced free cancer screening

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Health and family welfare minister Satya Kumar Yadav disclosed that Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu will soon launch a free cancer screening drive throughout Andhra Pradesh. “The screening, which will continue for six to nine months, is aimed at ultimately making AP a cancer-free state,” Satya Kumar underlined at a media conference in the state secretariat at Velagapudi in …

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REVEALED: The ultra-sensitive breath test which could detect lung cancer by examining key changes in the air we exhale
1 month, 2 weeks ago

REVEALED: The ultra-sensitive breath test which could detect lung cancer by examining key changes in the air we exhale

Daily Mail  

An ultra-sensitive breath test could detect lung cancer by analysing chemical changes in the air we exhale, a study suggests. This sensing technology could provide a breakthrough in non-invasive lung cancer screening and has the potential to improve outcomes and even save lives, the researchers said. ‘Our work not only provides a breakthrough in low-cost, non-invasive cancer screening through breath …

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Continued delays in breast cancer population screening could cause dozens of deaths
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Continued delays in breast cancer population screening could cause dozens of deaths

NL Times  

The RIVM is still struggling to eliminate delays in inviting women to the breast cancer screening program. As a result, there will eventually be up to 60 breast cancer deaths per year that could have been prevented. Breast cancer screening caught 6,300 cases of cancer last year, the RIVM said. In July, the Health and Youth Care Inspectorate published a …

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NHS set to review prostate cancer screening guidelines after Sir Chris Hoy's 'moving' call for men to be tested from the age of 45
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NHS set to review prostate cancer screening guidelines after Sir Chris Hoy's 'moving' call for men to be tested from the age of 45

Daily Mail  

The NHS is set to review its guidance on prostate cancer screening in light of Sir Chris Hoy's 'extremely moving' call for testing to be offered more widely. Mr Streeting's comments came after cycling legend Sir Chris gave an interview to the BBC about what he called the 'toughest year of my life' following his own incurable prostate cancer diagnosis. …

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Fight against cervical cancer receives major boost from record donation, as Pacific Island nations ramp up screening
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fight against cervical cancer receives major boost from record donation, as Pacific Island nations ramp up screening

ABC  

It's the single largest cause of cancer-related death for Pacific women — so prevalent that one health expert says it impacts "everyone that you speak to" in the region. Vanessa Price, senior program manager at the Kirby Institute's Asia and Pacific Health program, said cervical cancer was a leading cause of death in the region despite being preventable. "This generous …

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Thorough screening may help in treating breast cancer, say doctors
3 months ago

Thorough screening may help in treating breast cancer, say doctors

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: About 5-10 per cent of women with breast cancer are genetically predisposed to have it. This was highlighted at a panel discussion on women's cancer at a two-day conference on teenage and young adult cancer organised by the medical oncology department of Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences. Hereditary breast cancer predisposition is in about 5-10 per cent of women …

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Hidden risk factor that makes women six times more likely to get breast cancer and which it's routine to warn about in the US. So why aren't YOU being told about it?
3 months ago

Hidden risk factor that makes women six times more likely to get breast cancer and which it's routine to warn about in the US. So why aren't YOU being told about it?

Daily Mail  

It is a 'hidden' risk factor that can increase a woman's chances of developing breast cancer six-fold. As of this month, all women in the US having a mammogram – the type of X-ray used in breast cancer screening – will be informed about this specific risk: dense breasts. Countryfile presenter Julia Bradbury, 54, has spent the past four years …

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Why Britain is one of the worst places to get cancer in Europe
3 months ago

Why Britain is one of the worst places to get cancer in Europe

Daily Mail  

It’s a worrying trend that shows no sign of abating: cancer rates across the UK are on the rise, having shot up by 13 per cent in the past 25 years. A Good Health investigation has found that the UK ranks as one of the ­poorest performers compared with its continental neighbours A Good Health investigation has found that the …

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Why your next trip to the gyno might be different: There’s an alternative to Pap smears
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Why your next trip to the gyno might be different: There’s an alternative to Pap smears

CNN  

CNN — The first shipments of some self-collection HPV tests for cervical cancer screening are currently on their way to doctors’ offices across the United States. “Almost all cervical cancers are caused by persistent infection with certain types of HPV,” Dr. Karen E. Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society, said in a news release in May when the FDA …

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Why your next trip to the gyno might be different: There’s an alternative to Pap smears
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Why your next trip to the gyno might be different: There’s an alternative to Pap smears

CNN  

CNN — The first shipments of some self-collection HPV tests for cervical cancer screening are currently on their way to doctors’ offices across the United States. “Almost all cervical cancers are caused by persistent infection with certain types of HPV,” Dr. Karen E. Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society, said in a news release in May when the FDA …

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Opinion: Finally, a cervical cancer screening that allows women more autonomy
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: Finally, a cervical cancer screening that allows women more autonomy

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Dr. Megan L. Ranney is an emergency physician and dean of Yale School of Public Health. Megan Ranney courtesy of Megan Ranney Unfortunately, too many people can’t or don’t access cervical cancer screening. So, we’re excited to see the news about the US Food and Drug Administration’s approval of new methods that allow patients to collect their own …

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Why are cancer cases soaring in India?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Why are cancer cases soaring in India?

Hindustan Times  

The number of people suffering from cancer is expected to rise exponentially over the next two decades, health experts have warned. Experts said low health screening rates in the country pose a significant challenge for the fight against cancer Praful Reddy, 49, an IT professional from the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, has lung cancer and has been undergoing …

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UK's prostate cancer revolution: 'Biggest trial in a generation' could lead to a screening programme that slashes disease's death toll by 40%, top experts hope
7 months, 3 weeks ago

UK's prostate cancer revolution: 'Biggest trial in a generation' could lead to a screening programme that slashes disease's death toll by 40%, top experts hope

Daily Mail  

The UK will lead a prostate cancer revolution, set to stop four in ten deaths from the disease. Professor Hashim Ahmed, chair of urology at Imperial College London, described it as the 'biggest, most exciting trial in prostate cancer screening and diagnosis.' One of six experts leading the trial, he told the Mail: 'This is the biggest academic study in …

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Regular mammograms should start at 40 as breast cancer rates rise for younger women, panel says
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Regular mammograms should start at 40 as breast cancer rates rise for younger women, panel says

LA Times  

To counteract growing rates of breast cancer in younger women and to reduce racial disparities in deaths, an influential panel has changed its advice and is urging most women to begin getting regular mammograms at age 40. “There’s no substitute for finding a breast cancer sooner in its natural history.” Science & Medicine American Cancer Society abandons ‘one size fits …

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In Tamil Nadu, a calling card to strike at cancer
9 months, 1 week ago

In Tamil Nadu, a calling card to strike at cancer

The Hindu  

Rukmani*, 52, does not respond when asked about her cancer diagnosis and treatment. Even as her eyes well up, Kamatchi says she is keen on staying strong: “We should fight cancer without fear, and getting treated on time is important.” Cancer diagnosis may have changed the lives of Rukmani and Kamatchi but without the organised screening that ensured timely diagnosis …

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Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam: T.N.’s doorstep medical care scheme has reached multiple vulnerable groups, finds survey
9 months, 1 week ago

Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam: T.N.’s doorstep medical care scheme has reached multiple vulnerable groups, finds survey

The Hindu  

A State-wide cross-sectional survey has found that Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam, a scheme to deliver medical care at the doorsteps of people, has reached out to the most vulnerable groups, such as women in rural areas and Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe categories. While diabetes and hypertension were the most widely covered Non Communicable Diseases under MTM, cancer screening coverage was extremely low, …

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4 Sneaky Signs Of Lung Cancer You Should Know
9 months, 3 weeks ago

4 Sneaky Signs Of Lung Cancer You Should Know

Huff Post  

MirageC via Getty Images Don't ignore these potential warning signs of lung cancer. “Lung cancer in people who never smoked could be related to living with a smoker, or potentially related to genetic factors, particularly if they have a first degree relative who had lung cancer and never smoked,” said Daniel J. Boffa, the clinical director of the Center for …

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Poonam Pandey's death stunt puts spotlight on cervical cancer
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Poonam Pandey's death stunt puts spotlight on cervical cancer

Hindustan Times  

In a shocking Instagram post on Friday morning, Poonam Pandey's team claimed the actor-model has died after battling cervical cancer. Early diagnosis is vital as it enables early intervention and also ensures proper treatment of cervical cancer.” He added, “Moreover, healthy lifestyles contribute immensely to the better reproductive and also cervical health. Managing weight through appropriate nutrition and physical activity …

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Netherlands sees decline in participation in breast cancer screening program
1 year, 1 month ago

Netherlands sees decline in participation in breast cancer screening program

NL Times  

There has been a decline in breast cancer screening among women in Europe over the past decade. Between 2011 and 2021, the participation rate in breast cancer screenings dropped in 13 of the 20 European countries for which data is available. In the Netherlands, the participation rate fell to 72.7 percent, a significant decrease from the 80 percent participation observed …

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ICMR project to accelerate cancer screening at district level
1 year, 2 months ago

ICMR project to accelerate cancer screening at district level

The Hindu  

With only a few districts across India being able to effectively implement cancer screening measures in accordance with Health Ministry norms, the Indian Council of Medical Research is gearing up to bring in remedial measures. It has invited Expressions of Interest on the implementation of research to accelerate cancer screening, early diagnosis, and treatment. In the long run, the Council …

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Early detection of cancer through screening saves lives, but by how much?
1 year, 3 months ago

Early detection of cancer through screening saves lives, but by how much?

ABC  

Many of us conscientiously turn up for routine health screening tests looking for the early signs of certain cancers. Key points: Researchers analysed results from 18 long-term studies that looked at the effect of cancer screening on life span They found no significant difference after screening for breast, prostate and lung cancer, but some benefit from bowel screening However, the …

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New model could offer personalised breast cancer screening approach, say experts
1 year, 3 months ago

New model could offer personalised breast cancer screening approach, say experts

The Independent  

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