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Christy Carlson Romano Reveals Cancer Screening Results and Plans PET Scan
lifestyle7 days ago

Christy Carlson Romano Reveals Cancer Screening Results and Plans PET Scan

Christy Carlson Romano shared in an emotional post that her cancer screening results were positive while her husband’s were negative, suggesting she may have staged cancer. She plans a PET scan as the next step but is fighting to have it covered by insurance. Romano expressed gratitude for surviving a recent eye-injury incident, reflected on her support network, and referenced James Van Der Beek’s cancer battle to underscore the seriousness of the moment.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#cancer-screening#christy-carlson-romano#even-stevens
AI-assisted mammography detects more breast cancers earlier in landmark MASAI trial
health18 days ago

AI-assisted mammography detects more breast cancers earlier in landmark MASAI trial

A large Swedish MASAI trial (over 100,000 women aged 40–80) found AI-supported mammography identified more clinically relevant breast cancers and reduced interval cancers, with no rise in false positives, compared with standard double reading. The AI system acted as a second set of eyes, highlighting suspicious areas for radiologists and potentially easing workload, with implications for broader screening and plans for an Ethiopian trial to expand AI-assisted screening in low-resource settings.

via Live Science|
#ai#breast-cancer#cancer-screening
Top 4 Cancer Screening Tests for Adults Over 35
health4 months ago

Top 4 Cancer Screening Tests for Adults Over 35

The article discusses four key cancer screening tests for adults over 35—standard screenings like colonoscopy, mammograms, Pap smears, and PSA tests; advanced blood tests like Galleri; genetic testing for inherited risks; and full-body MRI scans—highlighting their importance for early detection and prevention, along with lifestyle factors influencing cancer risk.

via Times of India|
#cancer-screening#early-detection#full-body-mri
Ultramarathon Running and Its Complex Link to Colorectal Cancer Risk
health6 months ago

Ultramarathon Running and Its Complex Link to Colorectal Cancer Risk

Recent research suggests that ultramarathon running may be a risk factor for developing advanced adenomas, which are linked to colorectal cancer, with nearly 15% of studied runners showing such growths, higher than the general population. This finding is significant amid rising colorectal cancer rates among young adults, prompting calls for refined screening and further investigation into lifestyle and environmental factors, including the potential impact of COVID-19.

via Boing Boing|
#advanced-adenomas#cancer-screening#colorectal-cancer
14 Essential Health Screenings for Those Over 40
health7 months ago

14 Essential Health Screenings for Those Over 40

Women over 40 should undergo 14 essential health screenings, including mammograms, blood pressure checks, cardiovascular exams, pap smears, eye and ear exams, colonoscopies, bone density tests, immunizations, diabetes screenings, hormone checks, lipid panels, skin checks, mental health screenings, and thyroid exams to detect and prevent serious health issues early.

via AOL.com|
#cancer-screening#health#health-screenings