What Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer update can teach readers about early detection
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer was localized and that no further treatment is planned after surgery. The case highlights how incidental findings, surgery, and follow-up shape lung cancer care.
Why Older Hereditary Cancer Tests May Need a Second Look
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.
Breast Cancer Risk Tools Are Getting Closer to Patients — But the Evidence Still Matters
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.
Why October Is a Smart Time to Get Fall Respiratory Vaccines
Health experts say October is a strong window for flu shots, along with COVID-19 and RSV vaccines when appropriate, especially for adults 45 and older.