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fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Cervical cancer is preventable. But rates have plateaued in recent years, according to new data | CBC News

Between 1984 and 2005, rates of cervical cancer had been dropping steadily. But a report published Monday by the Canadian Cancer Statistics Advisory Committee shows a plateau in the annual percentage change for cervical cancer rates, which is just under zero for the period from 2005 to 2021. "Cervical cancer is not one of the most common causes of cancer death for females in Canada, but each one of the 430 deaths expected in 2025 due to this cancer was potentially preventable," the report said.
Toronto
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Exciting results from blood test for 50 cancers

The Galleri blood test detects fragments of cancer DNA across 50+ cancer types, often identifying cancers early, locating their origin, and detecting cancers lacking screening.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A 36-year-old woman was told she was 'too young' to have colon cancer. Months later, she was diagnosed with stage 4.

Young adults can develop advanced colon cancer that may be misdiagnosed, delaying diagnosis and treatment, but chemotherapy can induce long-term remission.
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fromIndependent
3 months ago

Luke O'Neill: How the pharaoh's curse could give us a cure for cancer

A toxic fungus linked to Tutankhamun's tomb is being developed into a potential leukaemia treatment while suspected cancer cases in Drogheda were screened for appropriate care.
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fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

BreastCheck may be extended to younger and older women in plans under examination

Health Minister indicates possible expansion of BreastCheck screening to women aged 70 and older.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

New pilot program will provide cancer screenings for San Francisco firefighters, mayor says

"When there is danger, you run towards it. You are the protectors of San Francisco. And today, we are here to protect you."
San Francisco
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fromMail Online
6 months ago

A 400 AI scan to detect earliest signs of cancer is on the horizon

AI-powered MRI scans could revolutionize cancer detection, making early screening accessible and efficient during lunch breaks.
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fromNature
7 months ago

How AI is helping to boost cancer screening

Early detection of cancer greatly improves treatment outcomes, particularly through established screening programs.
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