Cancer screening articles
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Lung cancer is the deadliest of all cancers, but screening could save many lives
FEATURE (THE CONVERSATION) — Many medical organizations have been recommending lung cancer screening for decades for those at high risk of developing the disease. But in 2022, less than 6% of people in the U.S. eligible for screening actually got screened. Compared with other common cancer screenings, lung cancer screening rates fall terribly behind. For comparison, the […]
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Breast cancer screening should start at age 40, Canadian Cancer Society says
All provinces and territories should lower the starting age for breast cancer screening to 40, the Canadian Cancer Society said Thursday. Some provinces already pay for mammograms starting at age 40, but the current guideline set by a national task force advises beginning breast cancer screening at age 50. It's critical for women across the country to have "timely access to breast screening, no matter where they live," said Sandra Krueckl, the cancer society's executive vice-president of...
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Begin breast cancer screening at age 40, Canadian Cancer Society urges
The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is urging all provinces and territories to begin breast cancer screening at age 40 for those at average risk of the disease.