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Cancer Prevention Not Yet Recovered From Pandemic-Era Declines, Report Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2025
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The effects of COVID-19 continue to reverberate in the cancer risk factors of Americans, a new American Cancer Society (ACS) study says.
Screening for breast and...
Immune Therapy Works As Well In Senior Cancer Patients As In Younger Adults
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2025
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TUESDAY, April 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — It’s well-known that a person’s immune system wears down over time, becoming less effective as folks progress through middle age and become seniors.
But that doesn’t appear to hinder the effectiveness of ...
Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatment Isn't Known By Most Americans
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 21, 2025
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Chris Vogelsang has had a long and terrible fight with cancer.
Fourteen years ago, the 70-year-old man was first diagnosed with an aggressive form of lymphoma.
His cancer has since returned twice, fighting against several rounds of different treatments that include...
CT Scans Can Increase Your Cancer Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 16, 2025
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Considering a trendy whole-body CT scan after hearing celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton and Jason Bateman tout their benefits?
Weigh the cancer risk ...
Cancer Screening Rates Down Among American Adults
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 14, 2025
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Cancer screenings are literal life savers, catching tumors early enough to cure patients and prevent deaths.
Unfortunately, routine cancer screening rates have d...
Most Eligible Smokers Not Getting Lung Cancer Screening
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 7, 2025
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Lung cancer screening can save the lives of former and current smokers, but most aren’t taking advantage of it, a new study says.
Fewer than 1 in 5 people eligible for lung can...
Lifestyle Changes Boost Longevity For Cancer Survivors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2025
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Cancer survivors can reduce their ongoing risk of death by sticking to diet and exercise guidelines recommended by the American Cancer Society, a new study suggests.
Non-smoking survivors of obesity-related cancers had an overall lower risk of death if they adopted the A...
'Weekend Warriors' Reap Similar Health Benefits As Steady Exercisers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2025
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Life is busy, and some folks simply don’t have time until the weekend to work out.
Turns out, that’s just fine for their health, a new study suggests.
“Weekend warriors” who cram their week’s exercise into one or two days appear to gai...
Citrus Oil Formula May Relieve Dry Mouth for Cancer Patients
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2025
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A new formula made with natural citrus oil could help cancer patients find relief from dry mouth, a common and painful side effect of radiation treatments.
The formula was creat...
Virtual Reality Headsets Can Help Ease Cancer Pain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2025
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Virtual reality (VR) might be able to provide cancer patients significant pain relief, a new study says.
A small group of cancer patients reported a decrease in their pain after usin...
High-Tech T-Shirt Tracks Patients' Vitals
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 25, 2025
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A high-tech T-shirt loaded with sensors can help track patients’ vital signs after their release from a hospital, researchers say.
The shirt could help people return home sooner to recover, based on findings from a small group of patients who wore the gadget-filled...
New Guidelines Upped Lung Cancer Screenings, But Gaps Remain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 24, 2025
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More smokers are getting CT screenings for lung cancer, thanks to guideline changes that included younger people and those who’ve smoked less, a new study says.
However, signif...
Younger Adults At Increased Risk For Colon Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 24, 2025
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Colon cancers have been steadily increasing among people younger than 50, even as cases have declined among seniors.
That’s why guidelines now recommend that colon cancer screening start at 45, five years earlier than previously advised,
Anti-Amyloid Drug Shows Promise In Preventing Alzheimer's
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 24, 2025
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The best evidence yet that cutting-edge Alzheimer’s disease drugs might indeed ward off the degenerative brain disease has emerged f...
Ovarian Cancer Test May Miss Black and Native American Patients
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2025
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A blood test used to check for ovarian cancer may not work as well for Black and Native American women, a new study suggests.
This could lead to delays in treatment and poorer health outcomes.
Cheap Health Insurance Can Delay Cancer Diagnosis, Increase Risk Of Death
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2025
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Considering a short-term health insurance plan as a cheap alternative to more costly comprehensive coverage?
You could be rolling the dice when it comes to cancer, a new study suggests.
People who opt for short-term limited duration (STLD) insurance tend to have th...
Babies With Heart Defects Also Prone To Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 18, 2025
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Newborns with a heart defect may have two strikes against their future health, rather than one.
Babies with heart birth defects appear to have a higher risk of developing childhood
Early Detection of Colon Cancer Is Critical for Women
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- March 16, 2025
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Colon cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers affecting women today.
Despite its impact, many women miss early warning signs, mistaking them for everyday digestive issues or menopause. Understanding the risks, symptoms and importance of early screening could be...
Red Wine Protects Against Cancer? Maybe Not
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2025
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Red wine has been thought to potentially offer protection against cancer, given its high levels of the anti-inflammatory antioxidant resveratrol.
But there’s no clear evidence that red wine lessens cancer risk, a new evidence review has concluded.
In fact, ne...
Brain Tumors In Firefighters Linked To Flame Retardant Chemical
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 11, 2025
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Firefighters might face a higher risk of brain cancers caused by exposure to chemicals in fire extinguishers, a new small-scale study says.
Veteran firefighters appear to ...
Walking Can Save Cancer Survivors From Heart-Related Death
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 10, 2025
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Female cancer survivors who walk and exercise more have a lower risk of dying from heart disease, a new study suggests.
One hour a day of moderate to vigorous physical act...
This Score Can Predict Risk of Early Colon Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2025
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A new risk prediction model can help identify people who are likely to develop early-onset colon cancer or small non-cancerous growths on other organs, researchers say.
The model relies on four factors associated with early-onset colon cancer: a family history of colon c...
Tattoos Might Increase Risk of Lymphoma, Skin Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2025
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People put a lot of thought into getting a tattoo – the design they desire, the location they prefer and the message their body art will send to others.
Most don’t think about the impact their tattoo might have on their long-term health, but perhaps they shou...
Cancer Screening Rates Rebound Post-Pandemic
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2025
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Preventive screenings for cancer declined during the pandemic, with lockdowns, social distancing and COVID-19 surges keeping many from needed mammograms and colonoscopies.
Electric Vehicle Fires May Raise Cancer Risk for Communities
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2025
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As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common on roads, they bring new health concerns for firefighters and the community, new research shows.
Researchers at the University of Miami's Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center found that EV fires expose firefighters, vehicle ...
Death Risk Doubled For ER Patients On Psychedelics
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2025
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People who land in the ER after using hallucinogens are more than twice as likely to die in a handful of years, a new study says.
Psychedelics users treated at a hospital are 2.6 times more likely than average folks to die from any cause within five years, researchers re...
How To Talk to Your Child About a Cancer Diagnosis
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- March 2, 2025
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Learning that your child has cancer is overwhelming, and talking to them about it can feel just as difficult.
But experts stress that open and honest communication is key to he...
Rapid Gene Test Aids Brain Cancer Surgery
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 26, 2025
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A rapid experimental genetic test can help guide the hands of surgeons as they delicately remove tumors from patients with brain cancer, new research suggests.
The test can measure the level of cancer cells in a tissue sample within 15 minutes, quick enough to give surge...
Young Women's Locale Plays Role In Breast Cancer Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 26, 2025
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Where a young American woman lives could play a role in her risk for breast cancer, a new study suggests.
In fact, the breast cancer risk...
Night Shift Workers Might Lower Cancer Risk With Melatonin
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 25, 2025
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Night shift workers face an increased risk of cancer, as their disrupted sleep cycle causes wear and tear on their DNA.
But taking melatonin might help ward off this ...
Exercise Helps Colon Cancer Survivors Live Longer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 24, 2025
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Frequent exercise can help colon cancer survivors live longer, perhaps even outlasting average folks, a new study suggests.
Colon cancer patients who were very physically active ha...
Hospice, Palliative Care Underused Among Advanced Cancer Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 24, 2025
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Many patients with incurable cancer aren’t getting care that could ease their suffering at the end of life, a new study suggests.
Close to half of patients with advanced cancer received aggressive cancer treatment within six months of their death, researchers found...
Vaccine Shows Promise for Pancreatic Cancer, Study Finds
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2025
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Adding a personalized mRNA vaccine to standard treatment could offer new hope for pancreatic cancer patients, a small yet promising study from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
The study followed 16 patients, including Barbara Brigham, who joined the trial after a ...
Black Cancer Death Rate Declining, But Higher Risk Remains
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2025
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Cancer deaths among Black men and women in the U.S. have declined during the past decade in the United States, a new American Cancer Society (ACS) report says.
The cancer death rate decreased 49% among Black men and 33% among Black women between 1991 and 2022, according ...
Women Of Color Receive Slower Response To A Bad Mammogram
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2025
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Women of color are less likely to receive prompt follow-up testing after abnormal mammogram results, a new study has found.
Minority women are less likely than white women to re...
What Cancer Screenings Do You Need? A Quick Guide
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 15, 2025
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Cancer screenings can save lives by detecting cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
With an estimated 2 million new cancer cases expected in 2025, regular screenings are more important than ever, according to the
'E-reporting' Daily Symptoms Boosts Cancer Patients' Well-Being
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 12, 2025
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Patients with advanced cancers who checked in daily with their care teams electronically gained a better quality of life, a new study concludes.
This "patient-reported outcome" (PRO) strategy did not improve patients' survival, the study found. But it did help their care...
Cancer Rates Are Falling in Appalachia, But Not Enough
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 10, 2025
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Appalachia has a rich history and gorgeous landscapes, but it has also experienced rates of cancer incidence and death that outstrip those of much of the rest of America.
However, new data offer hope to the 26 million people living in the region: Cancer rates are falling...
At-Home Urine Test Can Detect Aggressive Prostate Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 4, 2025
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It’s tough for a man to know what to do following a diagnosis of prostate cancer.
The treatment is often worse than the risk posed by the cancer itself, ca...
Lifetime Cancer Risk Might Be Set Before You're Born
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 3, 2025
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A person’s lifetime risk of cancer might be partly established before they are even born, a new mouse study says.
Researchers identified two distinct genetic states ...
Opioid Painkillers Less Available To People Of Color
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2025
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People of color now have less access to prescription opioid painkillers than white patients, an unintended consequence of efforts to stem America’s opioid epidemic.
Communities of color have a 40% to 45% lower distribution of commonly prescribed opioids, compared t...
Chemo Causes Nerve Pain For Many Cancer Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2025
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Four in every 10 cancer patients treated with chemotherapy develop severe peripheral nerve pain, a new evidence review suggests.
These patients might experience loss of balance ...
Daily Aspirin Reduces Colon Cancer Risk: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2025
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Daily low-dose aspirin can help prevent cancers from returning in about a third of colon cancer patients, a new study says.
Taking 160 milligrams of aspirin a ...
Housing Discrimination Increases Cancer Death Risk Among Young Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2025
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Children, teens and young adults have a higher risk of dying from cancer if they were raised in a neighborhood that’s been historically subjected to discriminatory housing...
Fitter Folks Have Better Odds Against Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2025
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Pumping iron and hitting the treadmill can improve your odds against cancer, a new evidence review says.
People with more muscle strength and better cardio fitness are less likely to die from cancer, researchers reported recently in the
Menthol Mimics Pose Challenge to Tobacco Bans
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 19, 2025
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Menthol cigarettes are under fire in the United States for promoting smoking among Black Americans, with a number of cities and states banning the smokes.
In response, the tobacco industry has come up with “menthol mimics” that imitate the cooling effect of m...
Cancer Deaths Dropping Despite Rise in New Cases
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2025
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The cancer death rate continues to decline in the U.S. but new cases are rising among women, potentially undermining progress against the nation’s second-leading ...
Drinking Alcohol Is Linked to Health Risks, Says Report
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- January 15, 2025
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A new federal report warns that drinking alcohol could raise your risk of dying early.
The draft of the report released Tuesday by the Department of Health and Human Services...
Diabetes Drug Protects Against Skin Cancer, New Research Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 14, 2025
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A popular diabetes drug can provide protection against skin cancers, a new study says.
Metformin significantly reduces people’s risk of developing basal cell cancers or squamous cell cancers, the two most common sk...
Psychedelics May Boost Mental Health of People with Cancer in Recovery
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 6, 2025
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Mind-opening psychedelic drugs can provide a needed boost to people dealing with cancer or struggling with alcoholism, according to a pair of new studies from New York University.
One study found that psilocybin -- the active ingredient in magic mushrooms -- significantl...