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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

A new approach may make prostate cancer screening more convenient for men

Research in Estonia is exploring a risk-based approach to prostate cancer screening that aims to facilitate early detection while reducing unnecessary procedures.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China AI boosts cancer screening, rare disease diagnosis

Chinese advancements in artificial intelligence are enhancing the efficiency of cancer screening and facilitating the diagnosis of rare diseases.

Mar 2 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Department of Health shares prostate cancer update as thousands demand change

The UK Department of Health has announced a potential prostate cancer screening program for high-risk men, responding to a significant parliamentary petition advocating for early diagnosis.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Colorectal cancer screening should start at age 45, organization says

Colorectal Cancer Canada is advocating for lowering the routine colorectal cancer screening age to 45 for average-risk Canadians due to increasing incidence rates in younger adults.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG unveils free cancer screening in Ebonyi

The Nigerian government has launched a free cancer screening initiative in Ebonyi to commemorate World Cancer Day 2026, aiming to screen 1,000 individuals at a local teaching hospital.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor: Remove the upper age limit for breast screening

A retired individual argues for the immediate abolition of the Swedish health authority's age limit for breast cancer screening, citing the unnecessary deaths of the elderly during the pandemic.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

With an estimate of 60 new cases of colorectal cancer in AC, colonoscopy still faces taboos; get to know the prevention exam

Colonoscopy is a crucial procedure for detecting colorectal cancer early, but many people in Acre, Brazil, have misconceptions and fears about it, contributing to low screening rates despite a rising incidence of the disease.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Pilot study into early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer to launch in Brisbane

A pilot study aimed at early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer through screening diabetes patients is set to launch in Brisbane.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

LEADERSHIP OF LUNG CLINIC โŸฉ Screening for lung cancer in Tartu County outperformed the USA

A lung cancer screening pilot in Tartu County has shown significantly better participation rates and early detection compared to similar programs in the USA.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government to Include Colonoscopy in National Health Screening for Ages 45 to 74

The government plans to include colonoscopies as part of the national health screening for citizens aged 45 to 74 starting in 2028, aiming to increase cancer early detection rates.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Colorectal cancer: transit, pain, fatigue... When should we worry?

The article discusses the importance of early detection and screening for colorectal cancer, which remains one of the most common and deadliest cancers in France.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Womenโ€™s Health Truck offers services in the Bom Jesus region

The Women's Health Truck has begun offering services in Bom Jesus, Brazil, as part of a health program intended to provide crucial care to women in the area.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

OUS: 576 women alerted about unreliable test results

Oslo University Hospital has recommended that 576 women undergo new HPV testing due to a technical error discovered in their screening equipment.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Colon Cancer: A Study Confirmed That Early Detection Reduces Cases of Severity

A clinical study shows that screening for colorectal cancer significantly aids early detection and reduces advanced cases.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

The aim is not to appeal to the anxiety of relatives of cancer patients

A cancer support organization has criticized Intuens for marketing its health screening services to the relatives of cancer patients.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Opposes screening by Intuens

The director of the Cancer Society of Iceland strongly advises against cancer screenings offered by the company Intuens, labeling them unethical and scientifically unsupported.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Unethical to market towards relatives of cancer patients

The director of the Icelandic Cancer Society criticizes a company for marketing its health screening services to families of cancer patients.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand the risk factors of colorectal cancer, which is advancing among young people

Colorectal cancer incidence is increasing among individuals under 50, prompting experts to investigate the reasons behind this concerning trend.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Foundation marks World Cancer Day

The International Cancer Centre in Abuja, in partnership with OncoBridge Foundation, conducted a two-day community awareness campaign and free cancer screenings for residents in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State to mark World Cancer Day.

Feb 22 โ€ข 00:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Nightly bathroom habit was missed sign of common men's cancer: 'I didn't know'

A man in London diagnosed with prostate cancer initially dismissed his frequent nighttime bathroom trips as a result of consuming too much fluid before bed.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

People with a certain birthday urged to get screening that diagnosed thousands in 2025

The NHS is urging women aged 50 to 70 to participate in regular breast screenings, emphasizing early detection of breast cancer which diagnosed thousands last year.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

โ€˜Even Stevensโ€™ star Christy Carlson Romano reveals positive cancer screening

Christy Carlson Romano, known for her role in 'Even Stevens', shared her emotional health update about a positive cancer screening result while discussing her family history of cancer.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Christy Carlson Romano, former Disney star, reveals positive cancer test: 'It's a very vulnerable moment'

Actress Christy Carlson Romano announced a positive cancer screening result, prompting concern among her fans.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Foundation unveils free cervical, prostate cancer screening in Aโ€™Ibom

OncoBridge Foundation has launched free cervical and prostate cancer screenings in Akwa Ibom State for residents as part of World Cancer Day 2026 activities.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Christy Romano Breaks Down in Tears: Positive Result from Cancer Screening

Actress Christy Carlson Romano announces a positive result from her cancer screening, indicating the possibility of stageable cancer.

Feb 18 โ€ข 20:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Christy Carlson Romano tearfully reveals positive cancer screening results in emotional video

Christy Carlson Romano opens up about her recent concerning cancer screening results in an emotional Instagram video.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Minister Vojtฤ›ch plans a review of cancer screenings to increase participation

Czech Health Minister Adam Vojtฤ›ch is planning a review of five cancer screening programs to improve participation rates among patients.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Project allows cervical cancer screening in Xingu Park (MT)

An NGO project enables indigenous women in Xingu Indigenous Park, Mato Grosso, to be screened for cervical cancer through awareness and molecular testing.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Saskatchewan women advocate for shorter mammogram wait times

Women in Saskatchewan are calling for reduced wait times for mammograms following a recent policy change lowering the screening age for breast cancer.

Feb 16 โ€ข 01:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Alarming cancer symptoms highlighted by popular actor's early death

James Van Der Beek's passing draws attention to the rising incidence of colon cancer among younger adults.

Feb 13 โ€ข 20:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Breast cancer screenings cost millions of euros, but too few lives are saved

Breast cancer screenings are costly in Lithuania, yet the number of lives saved remains disappointingly low according to patient experiences and healthcare data.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

James Van Der Beekโ€™s death highlights alarming colon cancer rise in younger adults

The death of actor James Van Der Beek from colon cancer has drawn attention to the increasing prevalence of the disease among younger adults.

Feb 12 โ€ข 19:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The death of James Van Der Beek: how to recognize the symptoms of colon cancer, the illness the actor had

James Van Der Beek, known for his role in 'Dawson's Creek,' died at 48 from colon cancer, which he revealed he had been diagnosed with in 2023.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

A revolution in women's health: menstrual blood reveals cancer just as well as a doctor

Recent research suggests testing menstrual blood for the human papillomavirus (HPV) could provide a more convenient and equally effective alternative for cervical cancer screening compared to traditional methods.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

James Van Der Beek shared colorectal cancer warning sign months before his death

Actor James Van Der Beek highlighted a warning sign of colorectal cancer shortly before his death, stressing the importance of awareness and screening.

Feb 11 โ€ข 22:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

The battle against colon cancer of James Van Der Beek and the importance of prevention starting at 45

James Van Der Beek has died after losing his battle with stage three colon cancer, emphasizing the need for early detection and prevention.

Feb 11 โ€ข 20:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

James Van Der Beek, from 'Dawson's Creek', died of colorectal cancer, just like Preta Gil; he warned about ignored symptoms

Actor James Van Der Beek passed away from colorectal cancer, sharing insights about overlooked symptoms before his diagnosis.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Minister: Sweden is lagging behind in the fight against bowel cancer

Sweden's government is urging the National Board of Health and Welfare to provide more flexible screening recommendations for bowel cancer to enhance early detection and survival rates.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Sir Keir Starmer shares breast cancer update after NHS nurse fights for change

Sir Keir Starmer discusses support for lowering the age of breast cancer screening in response to an NHS nurse's campaign.

Feb 10 โ€ข 19:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Doctor A. ฤŒesas on cancer, which affects both 50-year-olds and 80-year-olds: it used to seem completely impossible

Doctor Alvydas ฤŒesas emphasizes the importance of earlier breast cancer detection, noting increased participation in screening programs among younger women.

Feb 9 โ€ข 19:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Major Dispute Over Screening for Colorectal Cancer

There is significant disagreement in Sweden regarding the decision not to offer colorectal cancer screening starting at age 50, unlike many other countries.

Feb 9 โ€ข 05:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

"I could have been saved โ€“ if Sweden had listened to the experts"

Lotta Hammar, a 55-year-old woman diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer, criticizes Sweden for not lowering the age limit for cancer screening, despite the disease's increasing prevalence among younger people.

Feb 9 โ€ข 05:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Professor: especially deadly cancer does not cause pain, but reveals itself in another way

Discussions about early lung cancer screening programs in Lithuania have not yet yielded results, highlighting the complexities of cancer prevention.

Feb 8 โ€ข 17:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Beware of Unexplained Weight Loss and Night Sweats: Oncologist Svoboda Describes Warning Signals of Cancer

Oncologist Marek Svoboda discusses the warning signs of cancer and the importance of screening in a detailed interview.

Feb 7 โ€ข 18:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

THE TRUTH ABOUT CANCER โŸฉ Oncologist reveals why cancer cases have actually skyrocketed in Estonia

An oncologist reveals that the significant increase in cancer cases in Estonia is attributed to both an aging population and increased participation in screening, as well as environmental and lifestyle risk factors.

Feb 7 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 1,000 free cancer diagnosis consultations offered in Teresina; see how to participate

Over a thousand free screening consultations for early cancer diagnosis will be available in Teresina this weekend at the Hospital da Polรญcia Militar.

Feb 6 โ€ข 21:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sesapi provides cancer diagnosis services at the PM Hospital this weekend

The Health Department of Piauรญ will conduct 1,060 screening consultations for early cancer diagnosis at the PM Hospital in Teresina this weekend.

Feb 6 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Life & Tech

Menstrual blood test could offer alternative to cervical screening

A new menstrual blood test has been developed that can detect HPV, potentially providing a convenient and non-invasive alternative to traditional cervical cancer screening methods.

Feb 6 โ€ข 13:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Life & Tech

A menstrual blood test allows the detection of the human papillomavirus

A new menstrual blood test has been developed to detect human papillomavirus (HPV), which is linked to cervical cancer, helping to improve screening for women who may avoid traditional tests due to discomfort or stigma.

Feb 6 โ€ข 01:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
Life & Tech

Four factors that can increase the risk of bowel cancer

The article discusses the need for effective cancer prevention strategies on International Cancer Day, highlighting data showing that organized screening and preventive measures can reduce incidences of bowel cancer, especially among younger age groups.

Feb 5 โ€ข 22:00 UTC

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