Potential Markers for High Risk of Pancreatic Cancer Identified
Using cohorts from 2 large observational studies, researchers investigated whether duration of diabetes and extent of weight loss may be a marker of risk for pancreatic cancer.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Sustained Favorable Outcomes Found With Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
Recall rate percentage significantly lower and cancer detection rate significantly higher for DBT versus DM
Foreign-Born Women in U.S. Less Likely to Have Mammograms
Findings remain even after adjusting for common sociodemographic factors.
How Do Melanoma Survivors and Their Partners Feel About Skin Self-Examination?
This study sought to determine gender differences regarding melanoma survivors’ perceptions of partner support and comfort in performing skin self-examinations.
Extended Follow-Up Supports Low-Dose CT for Lung Cancer Screening
The use of LDCT screening was found to be impactful on lung cancer mortality rates.
Prioritizing Reevaluation of Lung Cancer Screening Risk Thresholds
The United States Preventive Services Task Force may benefit from externally validated models in the development of their lung cancer screening guidelines.
Improving Timeliness in Lung Cancer Diagnosis in the Community Hospital Setting: Implementation of a High-Risk Lung Pathway and Clinic
Implementing processes specific to high-risk patients and key dedicated management roles improved time to diagnosis for a total lung care center within a Cancer Center.
Some Cervical Cancer Screening Strategies More Cost-Effective
Most lifetime QALYs seen with cytologic testing every three years, repeated for ASC-US.
Should Increased Breast Density Dictate More Breast Cancer Screenings?
Pros and cons of increased breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts are presented by experts.
Skin Cancer Screening Programs: Are They Effective?
Skin cancer screening programs have led to diagnoses of melanoma that would have otherwise been missed, but the overall public health benefit of such programs remains unclear.
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