Page 88 - Services Task Force News Today

Recent changes to lung cancer screening will expand the eligible population, but experts cautioned that long-standing barriers to screening may mean that screening rates remain low.

Current evidence is inadequate for assessing balance of benefits and harms of screening in asymptomatic children.

Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr, died at age 62 after a battle with prostate cancer.

A new report has found that while there are more diagnoses, fewer people are dying from cancer. A local oncologist explains in this HealthBeat.

A recent Evidence Report from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) highlights a persistent gap in research regarding preventive care services for chil

This 2023 Recommendation Statement from the US Preventive Services Task Force concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benef

Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr, has died at 62 years old following a battle with prostate cancer - which is on the rise for the first time in decades, experts warn.

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.

Organizations like the National LGBT Cancer Network, Malecare, National LGBT Cancer Project, GLMA, and American Cancer Society provide support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals navigating cancer diagnoses and treatment.

HPV vaccine lowers cervical cancer rates by 65% in women aged 20-24, but a concerning 2% annual rise occurs in women aged 30-44, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and screenings.