Screening and Risk Reduction
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Dr. Salvatore discusses her thoughts on the new guidelines, the Lung Cancer Screening Program, and how being a former smoker impacts her work.
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In an interview with USA Today, Lauren Friedlander, MD, discusses the FDA's new requirements that providers inform patients about their breast density during mammograms.
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CNN Health talks to Dr. Joel Gabre on the increase of colorectal cancer diagnoses among younger patients.
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Dr. June Hou sheds light on physician recommendations that urge women undergoing some surgeries to have their fallopian tubes removed at the same time to prevent ovarian cancer.
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By Melanie A. Farmer
Dr. James Church weighs in on the significance of this sweeping change in screening guidelines for colorectal cancer.
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A new study finds that cervical cancer screening tests are frequently overused among commercially insured women with average risk of developing cancer.
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By Melanie A. Farmer
As a skin cancer specialist, Dr. Larisa Geskin has devoted her career to treating patients and promoting awareness about cancer prevention and the importance of daily sunscreen usage.
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The HICCC joins fellow NCI cancer centers to urge the public to complete their HPV vaccinations, and help boost vaccination rates for HPV, which have decreased during the pandemic.
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By Melanie A. Farmer
Researchers at the HICCC and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons are piloting a text messaging platform to remind individuals about HPV vaccine appointments.
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By Melanie A. Farmer
In breast cancer, a building body of research has revealed multitude of cancer care disparities, and patients who are among the minority underserved demographic are hit the hardest.
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By Melanie A. Farmer
Data reported by HICCC researchers at ASCO concluded more frequent mammographic screening among early-stage breast cancer patients might not confer additional benefit at the expense of potential harm.
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