Understanding Cancer Growth and Spread: A Firefighter’s Story

Jul 19, 2024 | Cancer

Cancer is a formidable challenge in medicine. Understanding how cancer develops and spreads plays a crucial role in developing effective treatments. This blog post explores this topic through the story of a firefighter exposed to PFAS chemicals, known to be a risk...

Evaluating Carcinogenic Risks for Firefighters

Jul 9, 2024 | Cancer, Research

A Brief History of the IARC Monographs Program The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) was established in 1965 to address growing concerns about carcinogenic risks. In 1970, an advisory committee recommended creating a compendium on carcinogenic...

Metabolic Dysfunction, Insulin Resistance, and Their Links to Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease

Jun 25, 2024 | Cancer

Metabolic dysfunction is a state where normal metabolic processes are disrupted, often leading to conditions such as obesity, insulin resistance, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Insulin resistance plays a pivotal role in developing these conditions and...

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Final Recommendation on Breast Cancer Screening

Jun 5, 2024 | Cancer

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has published a significant update to its guidelines on breast cancer screening. These new recommendations suggest that all women should begin biennial mammography screenings at age 40, continuing until age 74. This...

CDC Sounds the Alarm on Key Factor Keeping Women from Undergoing Mammography

Jun 5, 2024 | Cancer

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently highlighted a critical issue preventing women from receiving potentially life-saving mammograms. Contrary to common assumptions, the primary barriers are not related to cost or access issues. Instead,...

NIH Launches Research Network to Evaluate Emerging Cancer Screening Technologies

Jun 5, 2024 | Cancer

In a groundbreaking initiative to advance cancer detection and treatment, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a comprehensive clinical trials network. This network, named the Cancer Screening Research Network (CSRN), aims to assess and validate...