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Importance of other risk factors to be considered for detection of breast
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Breast cancer risk factors include dense breast tissue with a larger percentage of fibrous tissue than fat. Dense breast tissue also makes it more challenging to detect cancer on mammography. Many states have passed legislation requiring mammograms to notify women with thick breasts so they
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50,000 women screened for Breast Cancer under The 'Swasth Mahila, Swasth G
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], January 30 (ANI/PNN): Breast cancer screening of 50,000 women across Goa has been successfully completed under the 'Swasth Mahila, Swasth Goa' initiative, an innovation-led public health initiative of cricketer Yuvraj Singh's YouWeCan Foundation, the Government of Goa,
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Research finds adult survivors of cancer have higher bone fracture risk
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Adult cancer survivors, particularly those diagnosed within five years and/or have a history of chemotherapy, have an increased risk for bone fractures, specifically pelvic and vertebral fractures, compared to older adults without cancer (ACS), according to a recent large study by researcher
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Adult cancer survivors at higher risk of bone fractures: Research
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Adult cancer survivors, particularly those diagnosed within five years and/or have a history of chemotherapy, have an increased risk for bone fractures, specifically pelvic and vertebral fractures, compared to older adults without cancer, according to a new large study by researchers at the
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Smoking and older age are two major risk factors for acquiring cancer :Stu
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Georgia [US], August 7 (ANI): According to a new big study undertaken by researchers at the American Cancer Society, smoking and older age are the two most important risk factors associated with a relative and absolute five-year likelihood of developing any cancer (ACS).
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Study reveals older age and smoking most crucial risk factors for acquirin
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Georgia [US], August 4 (ANI): The two most significant risk factors linked to a relative and absolute five-year chance of acquiring any cancer are older age and smoking, according to a recent major study conducted by scientists at the American Cancer Society (ACS).
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Study reveals fewer people tried to quit smoking during COVID-19 pandemic
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Georgia [US], August 2 (ANI): According to a recent study conducted by the American Cancer Society (ACS), fewer adults tried to quit smoking in the United States after the onset of COVID-19 and the trend continued for over a year.
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Study links area-level income and education with lung cancer diagnosis
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 20 (ANI): Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and early detection and treatment are key to prolonging patient survival. A recent study by Wiley published online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society
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African-American cancer survivors tend to survive more with social needs:
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Michigan [US], November 28 (ANI): A study from the American Cancer Society (ACS) claims about the relationship between lower health-related quality of life (HRQOL) with social needs factors of African-American cancer survivors including food and economic security, housing, and neighborhood c
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Large study shows that a simple blood test can accurately differentiate be
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
London [UK], November 9 (ANI/PRNewswire): A large, landmark study published in the American Cancer Society's prestigious journal 'Cancer Cytopathology' shows that a simple non-invasive blood test (liquid biopsy) can accurately differentiate between non-cancerous tumors versus cancerous gr
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Better physical and mental health noticed in active older adults
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 24 (ANI): An overall better physical and mental health has been noticed in older adults who have higher physical activity and lower sitting time, as per the findings of a new study from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
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Active older adults have better physical, mental health: Study
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 20 (ANI): Older adults with higher physical activity and lower sitting time have better overall physical and mental health, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
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