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HPV Vaccination in Adolescence Prevents Cancer More than 10 Years Later

In a study of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, researchers evaluated cancer protection over up to 11 years of follow-up. During this time, the authors noted 100% vaccine efficacy at preventing HPV-associated cancers.

Cancer Death Rate for Black Americans Declines, Remains Higher Than That of Other Groups

Rapid declines in deaths from lung and stomach cancers parallels rise in mortality from uterine and liver cancers.

The Association Between Cancer Mortality and Physical Activity for Middle-Aged and Older Patients

In a prospective cohort study of older U.S. adults, replacing sedentary behavior with physical activity was associated with a lower cancer mortality risk.

Postmenopausal Estrogen May Prevent Death from COVID-19 Infection

Swedish researchers found taking postmenopausal estrogen was associated with a lower death rate from COVID-19 infection. Taking estrogen suppression therapy for breast cancer was associated with a higher death rate compared with controls.

Gastrointestinal Bleeding on Anticoagulants: Predicting Colorectal Cancer in Afib Patients

A large Danish registry study showed that in atrial fibrillation patients on oral anticoagulants and who experience a lower gastrointestinal bleed, the incidence of a subsequent diagnosis of colorectal cancer is significantly higher than in those without bleeding.

Exploring the Cardio-Oncology Frontier

Investigators found a new cancer diagnosis was independently associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular death and nonfatal morbidity.

Preventing Age Disparities in Cancer Trials

A leading researcher explains why patients should have equity regarding their ability to access clinical trials, to the greatest extent reasonably possible, in this Q&A.

Gastrointestinal Bleeding on Anticoagulants: Predicting Colorectal Cancer in Afib Patients

A large Danish registry study showed that in atrial fibrillation patients on oral anticoagulants and who experience a lower gastrointestinal bleed (LGIB), the incidence of a subsequent diagnosis of colorectal cancer is significantly higher than in those without a LGIB.

Patient Pool Eligible for Lung Cancer Screening Expands Under Amended Criteria

CMS lowers age, smoking history thresholds.

Cancer Moonshot, Redux

President Biden recommits to ambitious project that started when he was vice president.