Communication, knowledge critical to improve shared decision-making for lung cancer
Approximately half of patients with lung cancer may not feel part of the decision-making process regarding treatment of their disease.
‘Most Favored Nation’ Drug Pricing Is a Bad Deal for Patients
Families across America are feeling squeezed - and the culprits are seemingly all around. The prices of homes, groceries, transportation, and child care have all surged in recent years.
Young Adult Cancer Survivors Face Elevated Social Risks, Study Suggests
“There are now more than 18 million cancer survivors in the United States, many living a decade or more after diagnosis.
Lung Cancer Can Affect Anyone, Even Non-Smokers
It was the summer of 2020, and I was extremely worried about COVID-19 and how it would impact my health if I caught it.
Terri Sewell’s cancer early detection act passes House Ways and Means Committee
After giving a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that her Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Screening Coverage Act passed in the House Ways and Means Committee.
Democrats introduce bill to bar payers from owning certain clinics
A group of congressional Democrats have submitted a bill to prevent large payers from buying up clinics.
How your dirty mouth may be upping your risk of pancreatic cancer
Imbalances in our oral microbiome — the millions of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live in our mouth — have been linked to many systemic diseases, including Alzheimer’s, diabetes and certain cancers.
Common over-the-counter medication slashes colorectal cancer recurrence in half
A common over-the-counter medication could significantly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer coming back.
Vitamin B3 can help protect against skin cancer. Here’s who may benefit
Doctors who perform skin cancer surgeries often recommend nicotinamide — which is a form of Vitamin B3 — to their patients. It's been shown to protect cells from UV radiation damage.
Aspirin can have ‘huge effect’ in stopping colorectal cancer returning, study finds
A daily dose of aspirin can substantially reduce the risk of some colorectal cancers returning after surgery, according to a major trial into the protective effects of the everyday painkiller.
