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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.
Amanda Fitzpatrick trusted her instincts when she noticed troubling symptoms at 47, leading to an early-stage cancer diagnosis that saved her life. Her story highlights a critical shift: colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in adults under 50.
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.
New research from Sweden shows that participating in routine colon cancer screening can slash your risk of dying from the disease by nearly half. The findings come as colorectal cancer cases surge among younger adults worldwide.
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 Kentucky cancer center just became the first in America to test a promising new immunotherapy that helps the body fight aggressive lung cancer. The experimental drug showed no side effects in its first patient, offering fresh hope for people whose cancers stopped responding to other treatments.
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.
Lauren Duncan was just 29 when she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, part of a troubling rise in cases among young adults. Now she and health advocates are sharing crucial information about when to demand life-saving screenings.
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.
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