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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.
Dancing with the Stars pro Witney Carson discovered melanoma on her foot at just 19 years old. Her story proves that catching skin cancer early can save your life, with a 99% survival rate when detected in time.
A groundbreaking UCSF study shows a simple blood test can identify cognitive decline in middle-aged adults years before Alzheimer's symptoms appear. This discovery could help millions catch the disease early when lifestyle changes can make the biggest difference.
A simple blood test from Singapore just earned breakthrough status from the FDA for detecting 10 types of cancer early. The test has already screened over 100,000 people in Asia with promising results.
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.
Researchers are developing blood tests and AI tools that could detect lung cancer in its earliest stages, when survival rates jump from 10% to 90%. These breakthroughs could save thousands of lives each year by making screening faster, safer, and available to more people.
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.
Georgie Aspros survived three cancers thanks to routine mammograms that caught tumors before symptoms appeared. Her message to women: "They're just boobs" and early detection saves lives.
When a West Texas cowboy couldn't afford cancer treatment, his dermatologist performed multiple surgeries in his office to keep costs down. Now cancer-free, Sammy Wilson is urging others not to wait on suspicious spots.
A medical alert dog kept pawing at Katie during a flight, prompting its owner to suggest she get her heart checked. Months later, doctors confirmed the dog was right.
Women's superior verbal memory helps their brains compensate for Alzheimer's damage longer than men's, but this advantage means they get diagnosed and treated years too late. New research shows women pass standard memory tests for nearly three years longer despite having the same brain pathology as men.
Researchers discovered a cellular clue that could help doctors spot type 1 diabetes before it fully develops. The breakthrough offers hope for catching and potentially stopping the disease earlier than ever before.
A small Queensland community funded Australia's first TMS machine for motor neurone disease research, turning heartbreak into hope. Early detection could change everything for future patients.
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.
A woman's annual 3D mammogram detected a tiny tumor invisible to touch, leading to successful treatment and cancer-free status in under two months. Her story shows how far early detection has advanced in saving lives.
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.
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.
Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs announced he's officially cancer-free, two years after his prostate cancer diagnosis. The 67-year-old legend is now encouraging men everywhere to get tested early.
Nicole Speirs found breast cancer at 32 with no family history, but routine self-checks caught it early. Now cancer-free, she joined thousands at Canberra's Mother's Day Classic to fund research that's pushing survival rates above 93%.
Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs shared joyful news at Fenway Park: he's completely cancer-free two years after his prostate cancer diagnosis. The 67-year-old legend is now urging men everywhere to get tested early, crediting routine screening with saving his life.
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