April 3, 2024 Cancer/Oncology Gum disease-related bacteria tied to colorectal cancer. Good preliminary investigation.
March 1, 2024 Cancer/Oncology One hospital’s push to bring genetic cancer testing to more Black women
February 15, 2024 Cancer/Oncology Drug used for cocaine addiction may treat advanced colon cancer, uOttawa researchers find. However still a ways to go. Great science work. Human trials to follow.
January 26, 2024 Cancer/Oncology Some physicians advocating renaming low-grade cancers as “not cancer”. I do not think this is the correct path to take. It seems a bit patronizing presume how patients will respond to the news of their diagnosis.
December 19, 2023 Cancer/Oncology Flaxseeds’ effect on the gut microbiome may help lower breast cancer risk… in mice.
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.