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01 Apr
New Federal Rule Means Hospitals Need Written Consent for Pelvic, Prostate Exams

New Federal Rule Means Hospitals Need Written Consent for Pelvic, Prostate Exams

In a letter sent to teaching hospitals and medical schools across the country, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Monday that written consent must be obtained from patients before performing sensitive procedures such as pelvis and prostate exams.

The a...

28 Aug
Most Cancer Screens Won't Extend Lives, But Reasons to Keep Screening Remain

Most Cancer Screens Won't Extend Lives, But Reasons to Keep Screening Remain

While new research suggests cancer screenings are not extending lives for the most part, the study's authors stressed that there are still good reasons why people should continue with screenings.

Their review of clinical trials looked at six kinds of common cancer tests ...

30 May
HPV: What It Is, Symptoms in Men vs. Women & Treatment

HPV: What It Is, Symptoms in Men vs. Women & Treatment

Talking about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be uncomfortable. But whether you're talking to your partner, child or doctor, these are important conversations to have.

The

16 Jan
Many Women Over 65 Are Dying of Cervical Cancer. What Needs to Change?

Many Women Over 65 Are Dying of Cervical Cancer. What Needs to Change?

A new study shows that many women diagnosed with and dying from cervical cancer are older than 65 -- a group for whom routine screening is usually not recommended.

Cervical cancer screening has been credited with a sharp drop in deaths from the disease in the decades sin...

30 Dec
Only 1 in 7 Cancers Are Caught Through Cancer Screenings

Only 1 in 7 Cancers Are Caught Through Cancer Screenings

Just 14% of all cancers diagnosed in the United States are detected through routine screening, a new analysis finds -- pointing to many missed opportunities to catch cancer early.

"It's surprising, but true," said

30 Nov
Many U.S. Seniors Get Needless, Pricey Cervical Cancer Screenings

Many U.S. Seniors Get Needless, Pricey Cervical Cancer Screenings

Researchers warn that high rates of cervical cancer screening in women over 65 suggest that some older Americans are being unnecessarily screened.

More health data on these screenings in older women is needed to prevent potential harm and unnecessary costs, said the team...

03 Jun
Pandemic Caused Millions of U.S. Women to Skip Cancer Screenings

Pandemic Caused Millions of U.S. Women to Skip Cancer Screenings

Millions of U.S. women missed breast, cervical and colon cancer screenings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

It found that compared to 2018, the number of women in 2020 who said they had

02 Feb
Could a Pap Test Help Detect Breast, Ovarian Cancers, Too?

Could a Pap Test Help Detect Breast, Ovarian Cancers, Too?

Pap tests have long been used to detect cervical cancer early, but preliminary research suggests that cervical cells collected during those tests could also be used to catch other cancers, i...

12 Oct
Your Free Cancer Screen Shows Trouble: What If You Can't Afford the Follow-Up?

Your Free Cancer Screen Shows Trouble: What If You Can't Afford the Follow-Up?

Just over a decade ago, the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA, or Obamacare) made many common cancer screenings free. But a pair of new studies caution that when those free tests turn up signs of trouble, important follow-up tests may be too pricey for some patients.

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