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A new ornament designed to celebrate breast cancer survivors in Louisville is raising funds for cancer screening programs across Kentucky. Every purchase supports life-saving early detection efforts through the University of Louisville's Kentucky Cancer Program.
Getting screened for colon cancer just got simpler with new blood tests you can take at your doctor's office. The American Cancer Society added these convenient options to help more people catch this highly treatable disease early.
For the first time, the American Cancer Society recommends a simple blood test as a screening option for colon cancer, giving hope to millions who avoid traditional testing. This breakthrough could save thousands of lives by making screening more accessible.
A Colorado veteran's "bad acid reflux" turned out to be early-stage esophageal cancer, but a quick screening test caught it in time. His story shows how newer, non-invasive screenings are saving lives from one of the deadliest cancers.
Two-time cancer survivor Luis Abramson organized a free screening event that provided six types of potentially life-saving health checks to his Orange County community. The Annual Sweetheart Screening gave hundreds of residents access to cancer detection services, many without insurance.
A colorectal cancer survivor created a program that flips the script: kids remind parents to get screened. One presentation by two sons caught early stage cancer in their friend's mother.
A simple blood test has joined the list of approved colorectal cancer screening options, offering hope for millions who avoid traditional testing. This breakthrough could help catch more cancers early when they're most treatable.
A major new review finds prostate cancer screening saves lives, reversing earlier doubts and offering hope for better early detection. The research shows two fewer deaths per 1,000 men screened when paired with good medical care.
After ignoring months of warning signs, 57-year-old Darren Mulcahy fainted in his kitchen and discovered he had advanced colon cancer. Today he's cancer-free and sharing his story to encourage others to get screened early.
A Sacramento nurse who survived breast cancer is using World Cancer Day to share the early detection advice that saved her life. Her message: routine screenings aren't optional.
A simple blood test called Shield just became the first FDA-approved blood screening for colorectal cancer, offering hope for thousands who skip traditional colonoscopies. Marine veteran and cancer survivor Sherri Chippo is spreading the word that this quick, accessible test could save lives across Pennsylvania.
A massive nationwide screening program in England is catching lung cancer earlier than ever before, giving thousands more people a fighting chance. Over five years, the initiative dramatically increased early-stage diagnoses when treatment works best. #
A routine hospital screening saved Anathalie Mukamanzi's life when doctors discovered cervical cancer she'd dismissed as exhaustion. Her story is helping Rwanda push toward eliminating the disease three years ahead of global targets.
Researchers are unlocking new ways to detect and treat lung cancer in people who've never smoked, a distinct form of the disease that's often caught too late. Countries like Taiwan are already testing screening programs for at-risk non-smokers, offering hope for earlier detection.
Cancer survivors packed Illinois' Statehouse on May 6, urging lawmakers to fund lifesaving screenings. Their message was simple: early detection saved their lives, and it can save thousands more.
A groundbreaking trial of 100,000 Swedish women found that AI-assisted mammogram screenings detected nearly a third more cancers while cutting radiologist workload in half. The technology could slash anxiety-inducing wait times for results from weeks to days.
A 45-year-old police detective walked into his colonoscopy laughing with his wife. Minutes later, he heard the words "you have cancer" and his world changed forever.
Matthew Scholtes is turning his colon cancer journey into a mission to save lives through early detection. His advocacy comes as colorectal cancer becomes the leading cause of cancer death in young adults.
A Texas mayor, a doctor, and a retired police officer who beat lung cancer are teaming up to save lives through early detection. Their message is simple: screening can catch this silent disease before symptoms even appear.
New guidelines add blood tests as a colorectal cancer screening option, making early detection easier for people who avoid colonoscopies. The change comes as cases among young adults rise, offering more ways to catch cancer early and save lives.
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