Racial differences seen in financial hardship among older cancer survivors
Jul 01, 2024
Income and area-level disadvantage are the largest contributors to racial differences.
Menopausal hormone therapy use beyond 65 years beneficial
Apr 16, 2024
Use of menopausal hormone therapy beyond age 65 years is associated with risk reductions in mortality as well as specific cancers and cardiovascular diseases, according to a study published online April...
Statistics presented for global cancer incidence, deaths in 2022
Apr 04, 2024
Almost 20 million new cases of cancer were reported in 2022, plus 9.7 million deaths from cancer.
Treatment modification aids chemo tolerability in seniors with advanced Cancer
Feb 28, 2024
Primary treatment modifications were tied to lower risk for toxic effects and functional decline.
Observed rates of cancer diagnoses lower than expected in pandemic
Feb 26, 2024
The rate of all-sites cancer incidence was 28.6% lower than expected during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic response.
Environmental Protection Agency finalizes stronger air quality standards
Feb 09, 2024
The agency estimates that the new standard will prevent up to 4,500 premature deaths in the first year of full enforcement.
Reduced cancer risk seen after 10 years since quitting smoking
Feb 08, 2024
After 15 or more years since quitting, the cancer risk reached 50% of that associated with continued smoking.
Age-adjusted cancer mortality rates decreased from 2000 to 2020
Jan 18, 2024
Racial and ethnic disparities, however, persisted for various cancers, including prostate, male lung and bronchus, and female colorectal cancer.
FDA moves closer to banning menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars
Oct 17, 2023
The agency says the ban has “the potential to significantly reduce disease and death” and reduce “youth experimentation and addiction’.”
Decrease in new cancer diagnoses seen in 2020
Sep 28, 2023
Lower observed-to-expected ratios were seen for cases diagnosed at localized versus advanced stages.