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The discovery of gene mutations that make women susceptible to breast cancer has allowed those with a family history to be proactive about their risks and to take swift and

Black women are at increased risk for aggressive forms of breast cancer and have a 42-percent higher death rate compared to white women. Many of these same women also face increased barriers to genetic testing, including financial stress, other health concerns and minimal access to specialists who are likely to recommend risk-reduction methods, according to a study published by experts at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James).

        Experts are concerned about rapidly rising rates of HPV-related throat and mouth cancers, noting that if this trend continues, they could quickly be among the most common forms of cancer in adults between the ages of 45 and 65.       

Experts are concerned about rapidly rising rates of HPV-related throat and mouth cancers, noting that if this trend continues they could quickly be among the most common forms of cancer in adults between the ages of 45 and 65.

Rural women are six times more likely to get timely breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening with remote outreach that involves interactive education and follow-up support by telephone, according to a new study.