The Weekly: Breast cancer tops lung cancer, cancer patients and COVID vaccines, and more
Feature story Breast cancer tops lung cancer as most diagnosed cancer in the world, new report says THURSDAY, February 4, 2021 (CNN)—Breast cancer in women has surpassed…
The Weekly: Lung cancer in never-smokers, colorectal cancer health disparities, and more
Feature story ‘But I never smoked’: A growing share of lung cancer cases is turning up in an unexpected population TUESDAY, January 26, 2021 (STAT news)—Breast cancer…
The Weekly: Genes and breast cancer risk, colon cancer screening coverage, and more
Feature story New studies clarify which genes may raise breast cancer risk WEDNESDAY, January 20, 2021 (ABC | The Associated Press)—Two large studies give a much sharper…
The Weekly: Cancer death rate falls, colonoscopy alternatives, and more
Feature story Cancer Death Rate in U.S. Falls by Largest Yearly Amount on Record TUESDAY, January 12, 2021 (Wall Street Journal)—The death rate from cancer in the U.S….
The Weekly: Misinformation about HPV vaccine, colorectal cancer prevention law, and more
Feature story Misinformation About HPV Vaccine Goes “Viral” In Thousands Of Facebook Posts THURSDAY, January 7, 2021 (Forbes)—When it comes to health and medical misinformation,…
The Weekly: Genetic testing, skin cancer risk in winter, and more
Feature story My Terminal Breast Cancer Was Misdiagnosed for a Year. Genetic Testing Saved My Sister from the Same Fate. WEDNESDAY, December 16, 2020 (Good Housekeeping)—Having chosen…
The Weekly: Cancer patients and Covid-19, equity in health care and more
Feature story New cancer patients—especially Black people—are more susceptible to severe Covid-19 infections THURSDAY, December 10, 2020 (Stat News)—Recently diagnosed cancer patients are more vulnerable to…
The Weekly: Young adults and cancer, teenage vaping, and more
Feature story Cancers in U.S. Teens, Young Adults Have Risen by 30% Since 1970s: Study THURSDAY, December 3, 2020 (U.S. News & World Report)—Cancer cases among…
The Weekly: Lung cancer, cancer screenings and more
Feature story Race, Ethnicity, and Lung Cancer: An Expert Perspective on Improving Care WEDNESDAY, November 18 (Healthline)—Lung cancer is the second-most common cancer in the United States…
The Weekly: Obamacare, male breast cancer and more
Feature story Obamacare Helped More Americans Spot Cancers Early: Study THURSDAY, November 12 (HealthDay News)—As the Affordable Care Act faces scrutiny once more from the U.S. Supreme…
