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Cancer screening, new treatments and research, explained without hype. Our stories describe what the evidence shows so far and how it fits with current screening and care guidance.
Blood Test
A Washington Post health column explores the appeal of Galleri, a multi-cancer blood test. The evidence suggests promise, but major questions remain about benefits, harms, and who should consider it.
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Artificial Intelligence
New imaging software is helping radiologists spot breast cancer risk and suspicious findings, but researchers say the benefits, limits, and best uses of AI are still being studied.
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Cancer Recovery
Pope Leo’s gradual return to work after lung cancer surgery is a reminder that recovery can continue long after the operating room, with follow-up and watchful monitoring still important.
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Cancer Prevention
A new analysis estimates that about 12% of new cancers worldwide in 2024 were linked to infectious agents. Vaccines, testing and treatment can lower risk.
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BRCA
Newer hereditary cancer panels can detect more DNA changes than early BRCA-era tests, which means some people who once tested negative may want to ask whether retesting makes sense.
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Cardiovascular Risk
Breast arterial calcification, or BAC, can show up on routine mammograms and may signal higher cardiovascular risk. The finding is promising, but not yet a stand-alone diagnosis or treatment trigger.
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Breast Cancer
Research and recent reporting point to a familiar but still unresolved problem in breast cancer care: one-size-fits-all screening and treatment can miss important differences in risk, tumor biology, and overall health.
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Artificial Intelligence
New AI-powered breast cancer risk tools are moving beyond the clinic and into patient-facing apps, but experts still urge caution about accuracy, equity, and how results should guide screening.
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Breast Cancer
New CDC data show breast cancer is rising slowly in younger women. Here’s what that means for screening, dense breasts, family history and midlife care.
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Aging
Research on preventive cancer vaccines is moving beyond HPV and hepatitis B, but experts say a universal shot against every cancer is still far off.
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Do not ignore the symptoms of tinnitus, as they could be a sign of cancer. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment.
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Are you experiencing pulsatile tinnitus? It could be a sign of a glomus tumor. Don't ignore the symptoms, seek medical help today.
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