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By Dr. Timothy MullettUniversity of KentuckyLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., claiming more lives than prostate cancer, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer combined

The American Lung Association has released its annual State of Lung Cancer report - showing Maryland needs to do more for high-risk patients. While Maryland scored at or above average on a number of metrics, the report found just under 3% of high-risk patients in the state are getting screened for lung cancer - which is below the national average of 5%. Among Marylanders who are diagnosed with lung cancer the report shows most are getting treatment, as the state was ranked 7th for surgery an...

Legislation to allow medical aid in dying bill has been introduced in New York State every year since 2015, and its backers say 2024 could be the year it finally passes. The bill would allow terminally ill people with only six months to live to use this option rather than endure unending pain. Proponents point out that numerous safeguards are key components of the bill, including requiring two physicians to approve the request. ...

While breast cancer is most common in older women, about 27,000 patients under 45 are diagnosed each year. It is significantly rarer in women in their 20s.

Nationwide, the rate of cancers before age 50 increased in women from 2010 to 2019, but decreased in men. Breast cancer accounted for the largest share of early diagnoses.

Nationwide, the rate of cancers before age 50 increased in women from 2010 to 2019, but decreased in men. Breast cancer accounted for the largest share of early diagnoses.

Using a routine chest X-ray image, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can identify non-smokers who are at high risk for lung cancer, according to a study

Artificial intelligence (AI) can help assess lung cancer risk in nonsmokers, a new study shows.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

More than 10% of fecal immunochemical test (FIT)–based colorectal cancer screening could not be processed due to unsatisfactory samples.