The U. S. Health Secretary has put a pause on the preventive‑care panel that shapes free medical tests, and experts say this delay is pushing back new cancer screening rules. The panel, which was created in 1984, decides which routine tests—like cancer or heart disease checks—are covered by health
March marks a chance to talk about colon cancer, the second biggest killer of Americans and a leading threat for people under 50. A specialist in digestive health shares four key ways to lower the risk. First, get checked. People aged 45‑75 should have a colon exam, the best way to spot cancer or e
Li‑Fraumeni syndrome is a rare inherited condition that puts people at high risk for many cancers before age 30. The problem is caused by a harmful mutation in the TP53 gene, which normally stops abnormal cells from growing. Because of this danger, doctors worldwide advise yearly checks to catch tum
Cancer screening is a big deal. It helps find cancer early. This can make treatment easier. But, doing too many screenings can cause problems. Like false alarms. These can be scary and lead to more tests. So, teaching people about the right amount of screening is important. But how? Videos might not
Cervical cancer screening just got a big update. Now, women have more choices. They can use a self-swab HPV test. This test is easier and less invasive than the old Pap test. The American Cancer Society says this change could help more women get checked regularly. HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a
Many people with HIV are living longer thanks to better treatments. A lot of them are over 50 and identify as men who have sex with men (MSM). These men face a higher risk of anal cancer and anal HPV infections, which cause it. But how much do they know about these risks and how to get checked? A r
Lung cancer screening has some new rules. The Lung-RADS system got an update in 2022. This update changed how doctors handle certain findings on lung scans. Before, they might label something as 4B, which could mean more tests. Now, they use 0 for some cases, which might mean less stress. The study
Colorectal cancer is a serious and widespread health issue. It is expected to cause nearly 53, 000 deaths in the US this year. This type of cancer is becoming more common among younger adults, which is a worrying trend that scientists are trying to understand. Early detection and prevention are cruc
Colon cancer is on the rise among younger adults, catching many off guard. This is a serious issue, as early detection can significantly improve survival rates. One tool that's gaining attention is the fecal immunochemical test, or FIT. This at-home test checks for hidden blood in stool, a potential
The U. S. Preventive Services Task Force has a clear recommendation. They suggest that adults aged 50 to 80, who have smoked heavily in the past or currently smoke, should get an annual lung cancer screening. This screening is done using a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan. It is a simple and
