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Doctors no longer recommend 'self-checks' for breast cancer — here's what to know

Breast self-exams used to be recommended as a part of routine breast cancer screening. Here's why the guidelines changed and what experts recommend instead.

LiveScience

Why breast self-exams are passé—and what's recommended instead

When it comes to preventing breast cancer deaths, the incremental advantage of the self-exam is hard to demonstrate. But self-awareness is vital.

Fortune

Breast Cancer Deaths In U.S. Drop, But Cases Among Young Women On Rise, Study Warns

According to the report, breast cancer rates increased by 1% annually from 2012 to 2021, with sharper rises among women under the age of 50 (1.4%).

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How to buy your team’s 2024 NFL Crucial Catch gear

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Breast density and mammograms: New FDA rule will ensure all women have more information after cancer screenings

The Food and Drug Administration implemented a rule to go into effect on Sept. 10, 2024, requiring mammography facilities to notify women about their breast density. The goal is to ensure that women nationwide are informed about the risks of breast density, advised that other imaging tests might help find…

The Conversation

Stomach cancer killed Netflix 'Tex Mex Motors' star Rob Pitts. These are signs of the disease

Stomach cancer accounts for about 1.5% of all new cancers diagnosed in the U.S. every year.

Fortune

Chad Richison Hope Lodge Reaches Capacity, Has Now Offered 13,000 Free Lodging To Cancer Patients Since 2023

Recognizing that cancer patients have no access to treatment facilities near their homes, the Lodge was established to help patients who need treatment in and around Oklahoma.

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Biden's Cancer Moonshot Initiative Aims To Reduce Cancer Deaths

President Biden's 'moonshot' initiative aims to halve U.S. cancer deaths by 2047 through innovation, access to care, and stakeholder collaboration.

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Biden using his final months in office to promote 'moonshot' initiative to reduce cancer deaths

President Joe Biden is using his final months in office to tend to some of the top policy goals closest to his heart

The Independent UK

YouTuber Joey Graceffa reveals he’s been diagnosed with skin cancer

‘I literally passed out in the chair when the biopsy happened,’ Graceffa says

The Independent UK

Gen X and millennials at greater risk of 17 types of cancer compared to previous generations – here’s what you need to know

A worrying new study by the American Cancer Society has revealed that generation X and millennials are at more risk of developing many types of cancer than their predecessors. This is in line with a growing body of evidence which shows that some cancers, like those of the bowel, breast…

The Conversation

Younger Generations Face A Higher Risk of 17 Cancers, New Study Shows

A new study finds that those in Generation X and Millennials face an increased risk of 17 kinds of cancer compared to those born into older generations.

Inverse

FDA Approves Shield Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening

With the FDA's approval, it is very likely that private insurance companies and Medicare will cover the cost of the blood test, making it more accessible for patients.

International Business Times

Lifestyle Changes Could Prevent Nearly Half Of Adult Cancer Deaths In US: Study

A new study suggests that lifestyle changes could avert approximately 40% of new cancer cases in adults aged 30 and above, and nearly half of all cancer-related deaths.

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Salon

Fighting cancer risks in LGBTQ health

The American Cancer Society experts call out cancer-causing inequality in landmark study

The Hindu

New breast cancer genes found in women of African ancestry, may improve risk assessment

Twelve breast cancer genes identified in women of African ancestry in a large study published on Monday may one day help better predict their risk for the disease and highlights potential risk differences from women of European descent.

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USPSTF Recommends Biennial Mammograms Starting At Age 40

USPSTF recommends biennial mammograms for women starting at age 40 due to rising cancer rates among young people.

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FDA approves first cell therapy to treat aggressive forms of melanoma

Amtagvi is intended to help patients with melanoma that cannot be removed with surgery or has spread to other parts of the body.

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Does physical activity reduce pain intensity in cancer survivors?

People who have had cancer frequently feel persistent pain, but a new study suggests that staying physically active may help reduce its intensity. Read further on Dynamite News:

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How British American Tobacco lobbied Kenya to water down nicotine pouch warnings

Exclusive: tobacco giant said it would pull investment from a Nairobi factory if its request for smaller health labels was not met, leaked documents show

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Cancer cases rising among young Americans, screenings urged for prevention

Learn about the rising incidence of cancer among young Americans and the importance of early screening and prevention measures. Expert insights and data pr...

The Guardian - US

US cancer death rates down but younger Americans see rise in certain cancers

Cervical and colorectal cancer rates have increased for Americans younger than 55, and people of color have higher death rates than whites

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's undisclosed hospitalization for prostate cancer revealed

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's prostate cancer diagnosis and undisclosed hospitalization raises questions about medical procedures and communication prot...

Dynamite News

Researchers give insight into role of enzyme SMYD3 in prostate cancer progression

According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most frequent cancer in males after skin cancer, with over 288,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Read further on Dynamite News:

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What every Jaguars player, coach is wearing on My Cause My Cleats week

Jaguars players will be supporting causes near and dear to their heart Monday as part of My Cause My Cleats week.

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