Language Barriers Hinder Access to Cancer Care Even Before Patients See a Doctor
Language barriers may hinder access to cancer care before patients even encounter a physician, a new study suggests.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Billing for Patient Portal Messages Reduces Docs’ Workloads but May Increase Financial Toxicity for Cancer Patients
Cancer patients are increasingly messaging their oncology care teams through patient portals, but many health systems have started to bill for this messaging.
AI Chatbots Can Provide Accurate Cancer Information but Have Limitations
AI chatbots can sometimes provide accurate information about cancers, but these tools have significant limitations, according to researchers.
Birth Weight Linked to Risk of Certain Pediatric Cancers
Birth weight may be associated with the risk of certain pediatric cancers, a new study suggests.
Less Than Half of Cancer Trials Had Results Reported Within 1 Year of Completion
In an analysis of more than 10,000 cancer clinical trials, less than half had results reported within 1 year of trial completion.
SPOT-MAS Assay Can Detect Presence, Location of Multiple Cancers
A blood-based test called SPOT-MAS can determine the presence and location of multiple cancers, a new study suggests.
SeekInCare Blood Test Can Detect More Than 20 Cancer Types
SeekInCare, a blood-based multi-cancer detection test, can detect more than 20 cancer types with high specificity, according to researchers.
Chemicals in Drinking Water Tied to Increased Risk of Colon Cancer in Men
New research suggests that trihalomethanes, byproducts found in chlorinated drinking water, are associated with an increased risk of proximal colon cancer in men.
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Linked to Higher Risk of Liver Cancer
Postmenopausal women who consume 1 or more sugar-sweetened beverages per day may have an increased risk of liver cancer, a study suggests.
Short Bouts of Vigorous Physical Activity May Reduce Cancer Risk
Engaging in vigorous physical activity for 3 to 4 minutes per day is associated with a decrease in the risk of cancer among adults who typically don’t exercise, new research suggests.
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