Cancer cases in younger people are rising sharply. Here are some preventive measures to take

Why are younger people getting cancer at higher rates when the incidence among older individuals has decreased? Our wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen looks at the issue. Read More

AACR: At-home HPV testing boosts cervical cancer screening participation

Mailed at-home self-sampling for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing increases cervical cancer screening participation in underscreened populations by almost threefold, according to a study presented ... Read More

Liberty woman credits early cancer screening for saving her life

The American Cancer Society says Missouri will see more than 39,000 new cancer cases in 2024; Kansas will see a little more than 16,500. Read More

Cervical cancer rates are climbing among low-income women. Here’s why.

according to the American Cancer Society. But data from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) shows that cervical cancer screening rates were in decline across races and income levels long before ... Read More

6 Major Health Screenings You Need Now

The good news is that most ... of the virus that can cause cancer. Updated guidelines from the American Cancer Society recommend that women start cervical cancer screening at age 25 with an ... Read More

Data shows women are not getting recommended screenings for breast cancer

according to the American Cancer Society, accounting for about 30% of all new female cancers each year. Find a screening program near you, courtesy of the CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer ... Read More

Understanding the rural-urban gap in cervical cancer screening rates

Hyunjung Lee, PhD, MS, MPP, MBA, lead author of the American Cancer Society Dr. Lee stressed that the prevalence of cervical cancer screening in CHCs is generally lower than in the general ... Read More

With cancer cases rising in young people, could earlier screenings help save lives?

Cancer cases are increasing among young people, with rising instances of colorectal cancer in people under age 55 and cervical cancer diagnoses ticking up for women ages 33 to 44, according to the ... Read More

As the world ages, cancer cases are projected to rise, hitting some countries like ‘a tidal wave’

There are also disparities in screening for cervical cancer ... equity science at the American Cancer Society and senior author of the study, said in a news release. “Elimination of tobacco ... Read More

A cancer breakthrough and the heroes behind it get spotlight in new show

“The Cancer Detectives,” a new American Experience documentary ... attempted to practice medicine and spread the news about cervical cancer screening. Spoiler alert: They succeeded. Read More

Report: Cancer cases are expected to rise to 35 million worldwide by 2050

AUSTIN, Texas — A new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS ... (HPV), which can cause cervical cancer, while only 36% of women worldwide have undergone screening for cervical cancer. Read More

Cervical cancer rates are climbing among low-income women. Here’s why.

Cervical cancer rates in the United States have been declining overall for years. A recent study, however, found that rates of the disease are rising among low-income women, particularly among low ... Read More