Safety of Less-Radical Surgery for Early Cervical Cancer Gathers More Evidence
(MedPage Today) -- SAN DIEGO -- The safety of non-radical approaches to surgery in early, low-risk cervical cancer gained additional support from a new prospective study, though fertility preservation with cone biopsy also came with some cases... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - March 19, 2024 Category: Hematology Source Type: news

The U.S. bans most common form of asbestos, after decades of pushback from industry
More than 50 other countries have already banned the substance, which has been known to lead to lung and ovarian cancer, mesothelioma and other deadly illnesses.(Image credit: Jenny Evans) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Joe Hernandez Source Type: news

The new 6G phone technology that spots skin cancer sooner
Scientists have found a new way to detect any type of skin cancer in a matter of seconds. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Biden Administration Finalizes Chrysotile Asbestos Ban
Joining 50 other countries that have already banned asbestos, the United States is now banning chrysotile asbestos. The Biden administration has officially finalized the ban that follows decades of calls from survivors of asbestos-related diseases, medical professionals, veterans and first responders. Chrysotile asbestos, also known as white asbestos, continues to be imported into the U.S., particularly for use in the chloralkali industry. Anticipating a ban, imports of asbestos rose dramatically in 2022 from 100 metric tons in all of 2021 to 114 metric tons in just the first 3 months of 2022, according to the U.S. Inte...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - March 18, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Travis Rodgers Tags: Asbestos (general) Asbestos Exposure Companies Legal Support/Support Groups/Organizations Source Type: news

This Mutation Likely Saved a Colon Cancer Patient's Life
His tumor had a specific genetic makeup known as mismatch repair-deficient, present in 5% to 10% of all rectal cancer patients, meaning he might qualify for a cutting-edge immunotherapy. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Lunit inks two European supply contracts
Lunit has inked two European contracts to provide AI-driven software for chest x-ray and breast imaging. The company has secured a supply contract with TeleDiag in France and the Portuguese League Against Cancer, it said. TeleDiag is France's largest teleradiology group; it will use Lunit's Insight CXR, Lunit said. The Portuguese League Against Cancer will use Lunit's Insight MMG to analyze 100,000 mammograms each year over the next three, according to the firm. The new contracts follow two Lunit signed last week with distributors in East and Southeast Asia. (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 18, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news

Gynecologic Oncology May Face a Future of Too Few Cases, Too Many Docs
(MedPage Today) -- SAN DIEGO -- As gynecologic oncology faces an existential "identity crisis," an analysis projected that new cancer patient loads per physician would fall over the next two decades. If current trainee numbers remained stable... (Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN)
Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN - March 18, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news

GSK Reveals New Phase 3 Data For Jemperli Combo Therapy To Support Expanded Use Approval For Wider Endometrial Cancer
Saturday, GSK plc GSK announced overall survival (OS) results from Part 1 and progression-free survival (PFS) results from Part 2 of the RUBY/ENGOT-EN6/GOG3031/NSGO phase 3 trial of Jemperli (dostarlimab) for primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer, paving the way for a potential label…#gskplc #gsk #rubyengoten6 #fda #jemperli #jemperlipluszejula #zejula (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

EPA Bans Asbestos, a Deadly Carcinogen Still in Use Decades After a Partial Ban Was Enacted
WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a carcinogen that is still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products and that kills tens of thousands of Americans every year. The final rule marks a major expansion of EPA regulation under a landmark 2016 law that overhauled regulations governing tens of thousands of toxic chemicals in everyday products, from household cleaners to clothing and furniture. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The new rule would ban chrysotile asbestos, the only ongoing use of asbestos in the United Sta...
Source: TIME: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Matthew Daly/AP Tags: Uncategorized wire Source Type: news

These 7 high-inflammatory foods can sap your energy and raise your risk for cancer, diabetes, and heart disease
Inflammation gets a bad rap, but it’s only partially deserved. If you catch a cold or stub your toe, you want the offending pathogen or injury to trigger an inflammatory response, because that’s what kicks off the healing process. Exercise also causes temporary inflammation; it helps you build…#robinforoutan #gingerhultin #rdn #seattle #champagnenutrition #thyme #trans #sugar #nt #cookies (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

QOL Not Harmed With Add-On Pembrolizumab in Cervical Cancer QOL Not Harmed With Add-On Pembrolizumab in Cervical Cancer
Adding pembrolizumab to concurrent chemoradiotherapy does not affect quality of life in patients with high-risk locally advanced cervical cancer, new data show.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 18, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Laparoscopy Quickly Abandoned in Early Cervical Cancer After LACC Results
(MedPage Today) -- SAN DIEGO -- Oncologic surgeons rapidly abandoned minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for early-stage cervical cancer in the wake of a startling 2018 study that warned of the dangers of the approach for this patient population... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - March 18, 2024 Category: Hematology Source Type: news

Genetic Factors Influence Subsequent Cancer Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- Polygenic risk scores (PRSs) derived from the general population are associated with a subsequent risk for certain cancers among survivors of childhood cancer, with an additive risk for PRS and radiotherapy, according to a... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 18, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

The Most Exciting New Advances in Managing COPD
The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, or GOLD, is the world’s preeminent COPD research and advocacy organization. Founded in 1997 in collaboration with the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization, one of GOLD’s stated aims is to “improve prevention and treatment of this lung disease.” In its 2023 global strategy report, GOLD changed its definition of COPD—which many in the profession viewed as overdue. Specifically, the new definition emphasized the heterogeneity of COPD in terms of its underlying drivers and long-term disease course. [ti...
Source: TIME: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Markham Heid Tags: Uncategorized freelance Source Type: news

I'm the first person in the WORLD to ever be diagnosed with my cancer
Alison Varley, of Ossett in West Yorkshire, said she is 'terrified' and that medics are 'struggling' with her never-before-seen illness. She fears she may not make Christmas, (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news