USPSTF Expands Criteria for Recommended BRCA-Associated Genetic Counseling
A closer look at the USPSTF’s recent update to its recommendations for risk assessment, genetic counseling, and genetic testing for BRCA1/2-related cancers.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
USPSTF Advises Meds to Reduce Risk for Primary Breast Cancer
Offer risk-reducing meds to women at higher risk for breast cancer, low risk for adverse medication effects.
USPSTF Reaffirms Recommends Against Screening for Pancreatic Cancer
Potential benefits of screening do not outweigh potential harms in asymptomatic adults.
USPSTF: Skin Cancer Counseling Recommended for Fair-Skinned Individuals
The U.S Preventive Services Task Force recommends counseling for fair-skinned individuals younger than 24 years, and selective counseling is recommended for adults.
USPSTF Rates Ovarian Cancer Screening a D for Asymptomatic, Low-Risk Women
An USPSTF updated recommendation statement for ovarian cancer screening recommends against screening for women who are asymptomatic and do not have high-risk hereditary cancer syndrome.
Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Not Completely Reflective of Race, Age
An analysis of SEER data sought to examine the appropriateness of age- and race-specific breast cancer screening recommendations for white vs nonwhite women in the United States.
Disparities Growing in Prescreening Discussions About Prostate-Specific Antigen Testing
Conversations about benefits and drawbacks of PSA testing improved after the USPSTF updated its recommendations on PSA testing; however, some disparities in quality of these discussions increased.
USPSTF Releases Updated Recommendations for Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Colorectal Cancer
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated its recommendations on low-dose aspirin use for the primary prevention of CVD and the use of aspirin and NSAIDs for prevention of CRC.
Most internet sites on prostate cancer disagree with expert panel’s recommendations
Less than 20 percent of top-ranked health sites advise against screening for prostate cancer, a recommendation made by the USPSTF.
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