AI SummaryThis study suggests a correlation between higher rates of incarceration at the county and state levels and increased cancer mortality rates. Researchers recommend implementing programs to address the negative health impacts of mass incarceration to reduce cancer disparities.American Cancer Society researchers stress programs to address adverse health effects of mass incarceration are needed to… Continue reading New Study Finds Higher County-Level Jail and State-Level Prison Incarceration Rates Associated With Higher County- and State-Level Cancer Mortality Rates
Tag: Cancer Epidemiology
Contributions to Colorectal Cancer Disparities
AI SummaryThis article discusses the disparities in colorectal cancer (CRC) outcomes among different racial and ethnic populations in the US, particularly affecting Black and Native American individuals. The study examined data from over 47,000 patients with CRC from a single institution to quantify contributions to these disparities. It found that Black patients with CRC had… Continue reading Contributions to Colorectal Cancer Disparities
Editors’ Picks, August 2024: ‘Colon Age’ Screening Recs, Stress From Violence, and More
AI SummaryThis article highlights the Editors’ Picks from August 2024 for the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). The selections include topics such as a new metric called “Colon Age” for early-onset colorectal cancer screening, the relationship between exposure to neighborhood violence and glucocorticoid receptor signaling in lung tumors, and the development of a CD33-targeting… Continue reading Editors’ Picks, August 2024: ‘Colon Age’ Screening Recs, Stress From Violence, and More
Rates of obesity-related cancer are rising sharply in young Chinese people
AI SummaryThe content indicates that rates of obesity-related cancers in China have been increasing at a rate of 3.6% annually between 2007 and 2021, with a particular rise among young individuals. This suggests a pressing need for improved public health policies to combat rising obesity rates in China and reduce the incidence of obesity-related cancers… Continue reading Rates of obesity-related cancer are rising sharply in young Chinese people
Broadening Clinical Trial Eligibility: A Tricky Balancing Act
AI SummaryThis article discusses the challenges of balancing strict eligibility criteria for clinical trials with the need for inclusivity in patient populations to ensure effective testing of new cancer therapies. It highlights the FDA’s recent draft guidances aimed at helping researchers design more thoughtful eligibility criteria for trials. The guidances focus on criteria related to… Continue reading Broadening Clinical Trial Eligibility: A Tricky Balancing Act
Burden of 30 cancers among men: Global statistics in 2022 and projections for 2050 using population‐based estimates
AI SummaryThis article discusses the global statistics on 30 different types of cancers among men in 2022, with projections for 2050. Men have a higher prevalence of modifiable risk factors leading to greater cancer incidence and lower survival rates. The study found that older men and countries with low Human Development Index (HDI) had higher… Continue reading Burden of 30 cancers among men: Global statistics in 2022 and projections for 2050 using population‐based estimates
Burden of 30 cancers among men: Global statistics in 2022 and projections for 2050 using population‐based estimates
AI SummaryThe article examines the global burden of cancer among men in 2022 and provides projections for 2050. Men have a higher prevalence of modifiable risk factors, leading to increased cancer incidence and lower survival rates. Disparities were observed by age group and country, with older men and countries with low Human Development Index exhibiting… Continue reading Burden of 30 cancers among men: Global statistics in 2022 and projections for 2050 using population‐based estimates
Editors’ Picks, July 2024: Risks of CAR T-cell Therapy, Sarcoma Advances, and More
AI SummaryThis article presents the Editors’ Picks for July 2024, highlighting advancements in cancer research including risks associated with CAR T-cell therapy and sarcoma treatment. Key points include a review of secondary malignancies after CAR-T cell therapy, a study on oncogenic signaling pathways as a treatment strategy, optimization of screening strategies for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and… Continue reading Editors’ Picks, July 2024: Risks of CAR T-cell Therapy, Sarcoma Advances, and More
Continuing the Conversation on Cancer Disparities
AI SummaryThis article discusses the Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2024, which highlights health inequities for underserved populations. It includes personal stories of individuals facing disparities in cancer care, such as a Black woman with inflammatory breast cancer and a gay man with lung cancer. The text emphasizes the importance of addressing barriers to equitable care,… Continue reading Continuing the Conversation on Cancer Disparities
Tumor Signatures May Help Explain Global Differences in Kidney Cancer Rates
AI SummaryThis article discusses how analyzing DNA mutations in kidney cancers from various populations can provide insights into the causes of the disease. By identifying specific mutational signatures, researchers aim to develop strategies for preventing kidney cancer. This research has the potential to explain global differences in kidney cancer rates and improve our understanding of… Continue reading Tumor Signatures May Help Explain Global Differences in Kidney Cancer Rates