October 31, 2023 Cancer/Oncology Ontario lowering age for regular breast cancer screenings to 40 starting in the Fall of 2024.
September 26, 2023 Cancer/Oncology In-home Human Papilloma Virus test used for cervical cancer screening is a great idea. Some Canadian provinces are adopting the policy. Countries like Australia have noted excellent outcomes. Result same or better than PAP tests.
September 6, 2023 Cancer/Oncology Cancer cases have increased globally among young adults over past 3 decades: study. Various hypotheses proposed to explain this observation.
August 29, 2023 Cancer/Oncology Headlines misinterpret study finding that most cancer screenings don’t extend life. They may not extend it, but they certainly will get you close to what your expected life span would be if caught early and treated.
August 8, 2023 Cancer/Oncology New therapeutic agent entering Phase 1 trials that has been reported to block a protein (common in many cancers) responsible for tumour growth. Best to wait for results before assigning the “holy grail” designation noted in some reports.
July 4, 2023 Cancer/Oncology WHO adds aspartame to the “possible carcinogen” list as it has for pickled vegetables, aloe vera, Ginkgo Biloba, carpentry and joinery, and common medications like hydrochlorothiazide, progestins, and sulfasalzine, among others.
June 29, 2023 Cancer/Oncology How sunscreen became controversial when studies to date have not shown any conclusive evidence for harm versus the real risk reduction for skin damage and cancer. Time Magazine reviews the issue
June 27, 2023 Cancer/Oncology Study suggests that forest fire smoke exposure is associated with increased risk of tumours. More evaluation required to determine how frequency, dosing, and duration of exposure relates to this outcome amongst other confounding factors.
June 20, 2023 Cancer/Oncology This simple surgery could slash ovarian cancer rates in Canada, specialists say