Facts & Stats Fall 2021 vol 11 | issue 3While there are many kinds of lung cancer, screening recommendations are standard across the board. Forward Look Older Adults at Risk for Cancer Overscreening Many older adults continue to be screened beyond the recommended age. by Carisa Brewster Colorectal Cancer Screenings at Home Stool-based tests could increase access to colorectal cancer screening. by Jen Tota McGivney Why Do African Americans Have Increased Breast Cancer Mortality? Socioeconomic factors and racism can lead to poorer health outcomes for Black Americans. Genetics may also be a factor behind increased mortality rates. by Marci A. Landsmann Cervical Cancer Screening Guideline Updated A new version of the American Cancer Society’s cervical cancer screening guideline says screening can start at a later age and highlights human papillomavirus testing as the preferred method. by Anna Azvolinsky Anal Cancer Diagnoses and Deaths Are Rising in the U.S. Study underscores importance of early detection and prevention. by Jane Langille In It for the Long Haul Doctors and researchers met online to discuss how the coronavirus pandemic changed cancer care in its early months, as well as how they can improve care and advocate for patients going forward. by Kate Yandell The Pandemic’s Impact on Cancer Screening and Detection Delays in cancer screening and diagnosis due to the COVID-19 pandemic put people at risk. by Kevin McLaughlin Cancer Care Moves Forward Amid COVID-19 Following the arrival of the coronavirus in the U.S., people with cancer and their doctors are adjusting to new ways of doing things while continuing to seek and provide cancer care. by Kate Yandell Tests Spot Signs of Cancer in the Blood At the AACR Virtual Annual Meeting I, researchers presented data on blood tests that aim to supplement current cancer screening and speed up diagnosis. by Kate Yandell next Cancer Talk Improving Your Diet One Plate at a Time The New American Plate suggests gradual changes to build healthier eating habits. by Jon Kelvey Cooking Demos for Cancer Survivors Culinary medicine translates the science of nutrition into the art of cooking. by Jen Tota McGivney Understanding Sunscreen Recalls Small amounts of benzene have been found in products from major sunscreen brands. by Bradley Jones Risk in the Air Air pollution can increase a person’s risk of developing cancer, a burden that isn’t shared equally in every neighborhood. by Jon Kelvey More Posts