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(CTN News) - Journal of the American College of Radiology researchers found that standardizing breast cancer detection methods..............

Lots of men develop problems with their prostates. So why dont we understand it more?

World Cancer Day is held every year on February 4th, prompting individuals across the globe to expand awareness within cancer care.

Black men are more likely to have prostate cancer at lower test levels and are far more likely to die from it in South Carolina, so greater awareness is needed.

Background In Japan, the public insurance policy was revised in 2020 to cover hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC), including genetic testing and surveillance, for patients with breast cancer (BC). Consequently, the demand for risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (RRSO) has increased. This study aimed to clarify the changes in the demand and timing of genetic testing and RRSO associated with public insurance coverage for HBOC in Japan. Methods This retrospective analysis included 350 wom...

The FDA and AAP have approved Wegovy for adolescents, but pediatricians remain hesitant to prescribe it due to lack of long-term safety data and insurance hurdles.

In a comprehensive review for the JAMA Network, researchers find that preventive oral health interventions like fluoride treatments and sealants are effective in combating dental caries in youth, offering actionable insights for the US Preventive Services Task Force and healthcare providers.

New lung cancer screening guidelines issued by the American Cancer Society (ACS) on Wednesday (Nov 1) call for annual testing with low‐dose computed tomography (CT) for anyone aged 50 to 80 who was formerly a long-term or heavy smoker, a recommendation that could affect millions of Americans. Previously, the ACS called for screening only for long-time or heavy smokers who...

Nickey Teghtmeyer stuck to her routine of getting a screening mammogram last year, but this time it found a small tumor in her right breast. However, some still advise scans

Nickey Teghtmeyer stuck to her routine of getting a screening mammogram last year, but this time it found a small tumor in her right breast. However, some still advise scans