Cancers in adults under 50 on the rise globally: Researchers identify risks factors and trends behind an increasing incidence of early-onset cancers around the world
Over recent decades, more and more adults under the age of 50 are developing cancer. A study conducted by researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital reveals that the incidence of early onset cancers (those diagnosed before age 50), including cancers of the breast, colon, esophagus, kidney, liver, and pancreas among others, has dramatically increased around […]
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Colorectal Cancer Risk, CV Death
Regular consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer, all-cause mortality, and cardiovascular mortality, according to findings from two studies published in The BMJ. In the first paper, which analyzed three prospective U.S. cohort studies, men in the highest quintile of consumption had a 29% higher risk of developing colorectal […]
Nonselective Beta-Blockers May Improve Outcomes in Ovarian Cancer
Women with cardiovascular conditions (CVCs) and ovarian cancer had better 2-year survival if they received a nonselective beta blocker (NSBB) at or around the time of cancer surgery, a review of medical records showed. Two-year postoperative survival was 80% in the patients who received NSBBs versus 69% for those who did not receive NSBBs. The […]
Cases of Advanced Cervical Cancer Keep Rising Among U.S. Women
Latest Cancer News By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Aug. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) New research points to a conundrum with cervical cancer: While rates of early-stage disease have been dropping in the United States ever since the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was introduced, advanced cases have been on the rise. Which women are being […]
Cellular waste may supercharge immune cell function
The immune cells that protect us from infection and cancer seek out a wide array of fuel sources to power their function — including some long thought to be cellular waste products. The findings, published today in Cell Metabolism, lay the foundation for future personalized dietary recommendations designed to supercharge the immune system and augment […]
Men More Prone to Cancer Than Women, But Why? – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Cancer News By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Aug. 11, 2022 Men are known to be more likely to develop cancer than women, and a new study suggests that this is largely due to biologic differences between the sexes. “After controlling for factors like smoking, alcohol use, diet, physical activity and common medical conditions […]
Biden to Sign Bill That Helps Veterans Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits
Latest Cancer News WEDNESDAY, Aug. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) President Biden was poised on Wednesday to sign a bill that expands health care benefits for U.S. veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. Known as the PACT Act, the legislation is the biggest expansion of veterans’ health care and benefits in more than 30 years, the […]
Breast Cancer Treatment Effects on Sex Life a Hidden Burden
Latest Cancer News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) Women with breast cancer commonly see their sexual health decline, yet their doctors aren’t telling them what to expect — or what to do about it. Those are among the findings of a new study that asked breast cancer patients about […]
When Treating Cervical Lesions, Adding HPV Vaccine Could Further Curb Cancer Risk
Latest Cancer News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) Most sexually active people will contract the human papillomavirus (HPV) during their lifetimes, and about 90% will clear it from their bodies. But some women are susceptible to the cervical lesions that infection brings, raising their risk for cervical cancer. Now, […]
Young Adults With NSCLC More Apt to Get Advanced Disease Diagnosis
VIENNA — Younger adults (ages under 50) with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) were significantly more likely than older adults to be diagnosed with advanced disease, a researcher said here. In 2018, 5 years after the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended low-dose CT lung cancer screening (LCS) for people over age 55 — lowered […]