Stress over medical finances tied to worse outcomes for some cancer patients, study finds Erica Carbajal – Wednesday, March 10th, 2021

Less than two percent of US-funded cancer studies make the online news A new analysis of U.S.-funded cancer research shows that online news stories mention significantly fewer studies than do other forms of news media. Additionally, it highlights mismatches between relative prevalence or mortality of different cancer types and the amount of coverage they receive. […]

Facts About Prostate Cancer That Spread to Bones When prostate cancer spreads, the bones are typically the first area affected. Bone metastases can weaken your bones and lead to symptoms like bone pain. There’s no cure for metastatic bone cancer, but treatment options may help alleviate symptoms to keep you comfortable. Prostate cancer is one […]

New lung cancer screening guidelines double the number of smokers eligible for annual scans More Americans now qualify for yearly scans to detect lung cancer, according to guidelines released Tuesday that may help more Black smokers and women get screened. Lung cancer is the nation’s top cancer killer, causing more than 135,000 deaths each year. […]

Yearly Lung Cancer Scans Are Advised for People 50 and Over With Shorter Smoking Histories New advice from an influential panel will make more women and African-Americans eligible for CT scans, but some who need them most may not be able to afford them. New guidelines from medical experts will nearly double the number of […]