Cancer
Bladder Cancer in Women
Bladder Cancer in Women

A case study of a 76-year-old woman presenting symptoms of increased urination frequency, dysuria, and malodorous urine, which could indicate bladder cancer, prompting further investigation and management.

October 2023

Bladder Cancer: The Forgotten Cancer
Bladder Cancer: The Forgotten Cancer

Experts warn about worryingly low awareness of bladder cancer, emphasizing the need for increased education and screening efforts to improve early detection and outcomes for this often overlooked malignancy.

October 2023

Health Consequences of Removal of the Thymus in Ad
Health Consequences of Removal of the Thymus in Adults

Thymectomy in adults is associated with higher all-cause mortality and increased cancer risk, suggesting the need for careful consideration of the risks and benefits of thymus removal procedures.

September 2023

MRIs Improve Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
MRIs Improve Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Prostate MRI may have value in screening for prostate cancer regardless of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, offering potential improvements in diagnostic accuracy and early detection of the disease.

September 2023

HPV-Associated Head and Neck Cancers
HPV-Associated Head and Neck Cancers

This article explores factors influencing the response to treatment in HPV-associated head and neck cancers, shedding light on why some patients may respond better to therapy than others.

September 2023

Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Asymptomatic Ad
Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Asymptomatic Adults

Discussion on the importance of screening for colorectal cancer in asymptomatic adults, emphasizing the need to consider factors such as age, comorbidities, and diagnostic criteria to optimize screening strategies.

September 2023

Do Cancer Screenings Save Lives?
Do Cancer Screenings Save Lives?

This meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials investigates the efficacy of cancer screenings in saving lives, providing valuable insights into the effectiveness of various screening modalities and their impact on mortality reduction.

September 2023

Skin Sequelae in Patients with Infantile Hemangiom
Skin Sequelae in Patients with Infantile Hemangioma

A systematic review examining the skin sequelae observed in patients with infantile hemangioma, shedding light on potential complications and management strategies associated with this common vascular tumor.

September 2023

Obesity and Digestive Cancer
Obesity and Digestive Cancer

Analysis of body mass index (BMI) in early and middle adulthood reveals associations with the estimated risk of gastrointestinal cancer, highlighting the importance of weight management in cancer prevention.

September 2023

Overdiagnosis of Breast Cancer
Overdiagnosis of Breast Cancer

Overdiagnosis should be explicitly considered in breast cancer screening decisions to avoid unnecessary treatments and minimize potential harms associated with detecting clinically insignificant cancers.

September 2023