Disparities Remain in Prevalence of Cancer Screening Tests
Disparities persist in recommended cancer screening tests among U.S. adults, particularly among the uninsured.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Combined Digital Screening Best for Detecting Breast Cancers
Digital mammography and tomosynthesis proved superior to digital mammography alone, according to a study.
CDC Reports Screening Drop in Breast, Cervical, and Prostate Cancers
CDC investigators found that from 2000 to 2015, screening for breast, cervical, and prostate cancers decreased significantly.
Mortality Rates for Lung Cancer Likely to Surpass Breast Cancer Among Women by 2030
Screening practices and smoking habits are expected to have a significant impact on mortality rates for lung cancer and breast cancer among women in high-income countries.
Lung Cancer Screening: Effective Models for Selecting the Most Candidates at Highest Risk
Four of 9 lung cancer screening models were shown to effectively select the most appropriate candidates for low-dose CT lung cancer screening among US ever-smokers.
Lung Cancer Screening Program In Ambulatory Clinics May Improve Detection Rates
A study presented at the 2018 ONS Annual Congress explored the feasibility of an advanced practice nurse-led lung cancer screening program at ambulatory outpatient clinics.
USPSTF: Decision to Undergo PSA Screening Should Be Individual
The decision to undergo periodic PSA screening for prostate cancer should be an individual one for men aged 55 to 69 years, according to the recommendation statement.
What Prompts Indoor Tanners and Nontanners to Undergo Skin Cancer Screening?
Researchers sought to determine the factors that influenced a decision to undergo skin cancer screening among more than 30,000 adults who have ever used an indoor tanning device and nontanners.
Challenges of Shared Decision Making in Prostate Cancer Screening
A review of shared decision making with men about undergoing PSA testing revealed that although full SDM discussions are increasing, variations in whether these discussions occur and how much information is shared still exist.
PSA Screening Increases Prostate Cancer Detection, No Significant Difference in Mortality
Researchers conducted a randomized clinical study of men to determine the impact of PSA screening on prostate cancer detection and mortality.
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