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New analysis finds lung cancer screening reduces rates of lung cancer-spec
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 11 (ANI): Low-dose CT screening methods may prevent one death per 250 at-risk adults screened, according to a meta-analysis of eight randomised controlled clinical trials of lung cancer screening.
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Study examines health literacy, shared decision-making in prostate cancer
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 9 (ANI): New research examines the dynamics between men's health literacy, their discussions with their doctors, and their decisions on whether to get tested for prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a potential marker of prostate cancer.
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Smoking strongly linked to women's lower take-up of cancer screening servi
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 16 (ANI): While people are aware of the harmful effects of smoking, new research has revealed that smoking is strongly linked to lower use of cancer screening services by women and more advanced disease once the cancer is diagnosed.
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Study reveals smoking strongly linked to women's lower take-up of cancer s
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): Smoking is strongly linked to lower use of cancer screening services by women and more advanced disease once the cancer is diagnosed, reveals research.
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Study focuses on young women getting unnecessary pelvic exams
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 7 (ANI): Pelvic examinations and cervical cancer screenings are no longer recommended for most females under age 21 during routine health visits, but a new study has found that millions of young women are unnecessarily undergoing the tests, which can lead to false-
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Scientists explore women's knowledge about breast density, cancer risk
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. (USA), Dec 28 (ANI): Women's knowledge about breast density and cancer risk has long been discussed by scientists. In a new qualitative study, they explore women's knowledge and perceptions of breast density and experiences of breast cancer screening across three US states wi
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Study explores women's knowledge about breast density and cancer risk
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. (USA), Dec 24 (ANI): Breast density is an important risk factor for breast cancer but no study had asked women what they know or think about breast density in relation to the screening they have had. In a new qualitative study, scientists sought to explore women's knowledge a
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K'taka: KSRTC organises cancer screening programme for women employees
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Nov 12 (ANI): Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) in collaboration with an Oncology institute on Tuesday organised a free cancer screening programme for its women employees in Bengaluru.
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Study claims that bowel cancer screening reduces deaths
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 22 (ANI): New research showcases the effectiveness of bowel cancer screening in reducing approximately 45 per cent deaths.
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DNA test, an effective cervical cancer detecting tool for women in low- an
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 4 (ANI): DNA test is an effective method of Cervical cancer screening for women in low-and-middle-income countries, showed research.
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Now, combination blood test for pancreatic cancer may catch disease earlie
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 18 (ANI): Detecting pancreatic cancer may have gotten a little bit easier. A new approach to pancreatic cancer screening may help doctors detect the disease in people who are at high risk before it reaches more advanced stages and becomes difficult to treat.
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Breast cancer screening not linked to life expectancy
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington DC, [USA] Sep 13 (ANI): According to a recent study, fewer and fewer women died from breast cancer in recent years, but surprisingly, the decline has been just as large in the age groups that are not screened. The decline is, therefore, due to better treatment and not screening
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