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Population Screening for Cancer-Related Inheritable Gene Mutations
Screening is the use of a medical test in a well-defined group of individuals with no symptoms of a specific disease (such as breast or cervical cancer) in order to identify those who have either undetected disease or an elevated risk of developing that disease. [more]
This One is Not Debatable-Colon Cancer Screening Can Save Lives
It's an irrefutable fact that cancer screening saves lives. While mammography for breast cancer detection has been in the limelight most recently, colon cancer screening deserves equal, if not more, publicity. [more]
News from the War on Cancer
Although much research has been ongoing over the past several decades in the area of cancer prevention, true major breakthroughs are uncommon. One possible candidate-a vaccine for cervical cancer--was recently reported in the New England Journal of Medicine. [more]
Colorectal Cancer
Each year, almost 150,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, making it the third most common cancer in both men and women. [more]
Virtual Colonoscopy
The American Cancer Society recommends colorectal screening every three to five years for people over age 50. [more]
Cancer Prevention Working Group Defines Endpoints to Promote Cancer Prevention Research
The Cancer Prevention Working Group (CPWG) - a think-tank comprised of oncologists, researchers, regulators, and patient advocates - met in Washington, DC on November 1, 2002 to develop an action plan to speed development and approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of chemical agents to prevent cancer. [more]
