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A recent study suggests that reduced prostate cancer screening over a decade ago may have led to an increase in advanced-stage diagnoses, with persistent racial disparities showing higher incidence and mortality rates among Black men. The findings highlight the challenge of balancing screening guidelines to prevent both over-treatment and missed diagnoses.
A new study suggests that reduced prostate cancer screening over the past decade may have led to an increase in advanced-stage diagnoses, with persistent racial disparities showing higher incidence and mortality rates among Black men. The findings highlight the ongoing challenge of balancing screening benefits and harms.
The American Cancer Society projects a record 2 million new cancer cases in the U.S. in 2024, with incidences of six out of the top 10 cancers expected to rise. The aging population is a significant factor in these trends, with a decrease in cancer incidences among older adults and a rise in cases among people under 50. Lung cancer remains the deadliest type of cancer, and the pandemic's impact on cancer care and prevention, particularly among communities of color, is a concern. Despite progress in reducing cancer mortality, disparities in access to screenings and preventive services persist.
The American Cancer Society projects a record 2 million new cancer cases in the U.S. in 2024, with incidences of six out of the top 10 cancers expected to rise. The aging population is a significant factor in these trends, with a decrease in cancer incidences among older adults and a rise in cases among middle-aged and younger adults. Lung cancer remains the deadliest type of cancer, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer care and prevention, particularly among communities of color, is a concern. Despite progress in reducing cancer mortality, disparities in access to screenings and preventive services persist, with millions of uninsured individuals unable to access potentially lifesaving tests.
Regular daily intake of Vitamin D, particularly in individuals over 70 and those with a Vitamin D deficiency, may reduce cancer mortality by 12%, according to a meta-analysis of 14 high-quality studies conducted at the German Cancer Research Center. The study found that the effect was most significant when vitamin D intake started before a cancer diagnosis. Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among cancer patients, and supplementation with daily low doses of Vitamin D3 is associated with minimal risk and low cost.