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…
The Weekly: Breast cancer barriers, screenings during pandemic and more
Feature story After a breast cancer diagnosis, many Black women face barriers that delay their care THURSDAY, November 5 (STAT News)—Tamiko Byrd was only 43 when she…
The Weekly: Colorectal cancer screening age lowered, breast cancer and more
Feature story Colon cancer screening should start at 45, panel recommends TUESDAY, October 27 (NBC)—Screening for colorectal cancer should start at age 45, five years earlier than is…
The Weekly: Cancer research, breast health and more
Feature story Cancer research another long-term casualty of the coronavirus pandemic, scientists say WEDNESDAY, October 21 (NBC)—As the death toll from the coronavirus climbs, Karen Hilton, of Dalkeith,…
