Sentences with phrase «cancer screening efforts»

«With cancer now surpassing heart disease as the leading cause of death in California and 22 other states, we need to increase cancer screening efforts to save lives,» he said.

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That research will be crucial: An earlier effort by another company, Pathway Genomics, to create a «liquid biopsy» for cancer was greeted in September by a stern letter from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning that the agency had «not found any published evidence that this test or any similar test has been clinically validated as a screening tool for early detection of cancer in high risk individuals.»

Legislator Dixon also met with Dr. Bonaccio and Dr. Christine Ambrosone, Chair of the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control, to hear an update on Roswell's research and screening efforts to prevent and treat breast cancer, helping more women beat this terrible diCancer Prevention and Control, to hear an update on Roswell's research and screening efforts to prevent and treat breast cancer, helping more women beat this terrible dicancer, helping more women beat this terrible disease.

«By expanding access to cutting - edge, life - saving breast cancer screening options, like 3D mammograms, we are taking our efforts to protect our mothers, sisters and daughters another step further.

«Oneida County has proactively encouraged raising cancer awareness by engaging the community through educational efforts as well as offering 8 hours of paid leave for cancer screening for employees.»

October is «Breast Cancer Awareness Month» and the activity was part of a concerted effort to promote breast health cognizance in the community and raise funds to provide free clinical breast exams, digital mammography, screening, support and education to women in Rockland County without insurance or who are underinsured.

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Every two years, researchers from the American Cancer Society analyze data for cancer risk factors and screening from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to strengthen cancer prevention and early detection efforts and highlight disparate populaCancer Society analyze data for cancer risk factors and screening from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to strengthen cancer prevention and early detection efforts and highlight disparate populacancer risk factors and screening from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to strengthen cancer prevention and early detection efforts and highlight disparate populacancer prevention and early detection efforts and highlight disparate populations.

While there has been substantial progress in some cancer control efforts in the past several decades, like reductions in smoking and increased utilization of cancer screening, progress in some areas is lagging, according to a new report.

A new report from the UC Davis Institute for Population Health Improvement (IPHI) shows the impact of cancer screening over the past 15 years, identifying areas where increased screening and other cancer - control efforts would save lives and significantly benefit population health.

A new report from the UC Davis Institute for Population Health Improvement shows the impact of cancer screening over the past 15 years, identifying areas where increased screening and other cancer - control efforts would save lives and significantly benefit population health.

«However, we hope these findings reassure clinicians and the public that that there is little question about the effectiveness of mammography screening, which should continue to play a very important role in our efforts to prevent deaths from breast cancer.»

Despite screening efforts and improvements in treatment, colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society, with approximately 50,000 deaths anncancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society, with approximately 50,000 deaths anncancer death in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society, with approximately 50,000 deaths annCancer Society, with approximately 50,000 deaths annually.

It may present with vaginal bleeding but symptoms may be absent until the cancer is in advanced stages, which has made cervical cancer the focus of intense screening efforts utilizing the Pap smear.

Author Comment: The study suggests that in countries like Senegal in West Africa, where cervical cancer screening is not widely available, HIV - positive women may benefit from targeted cervical cancer prevention efforts, Whitham said.

Project Drive is a massive screening effort to expose the genes that cancer cells depend on to survive.

UNC Lineberger researchers Ethan Basch, MD, MSc, and Stephanie Wheeler, PhD, MPH, called for tailored, local - level cancer prevention, screening and treatment efforts to address regional disparities in cancer mortality rates in an editorial published in JAMA on Tuesday.

The findings from our screening efforts may uncover new therapeutic modalities for melanoma and other cancers that rely on PKCɛ and ATF2.

The late age at which lung cancer is typically diagnosed — 70, on average — may also undermine screening efforts, he said, as seniors with a history of smoking embrace a «fatalism mentality.»

This concerted effort seeks to exclude Planned Parenthood health centers from state and federal funding streams, including the Title X national family planning program and Medicaid, and carries the potential to deprive women of the contraceptive services and counseling, STI testing and treatment, and breast and cervical cancer screenings that Planned Parenthood provides.

«In honor of Cervical Cancer Screening Month, Planned Parenthood is redoubling our efforts to make sure women have the information they need to protect their health, including the launch of a cervical cancer webpage to increase awareness about the disease, and public education programs that highlight the importance of prevention.&Cancer Screening Month, Planned Parenthood is redoubling our efforts to make sure women have the information they need to protect their health, including the launch of a cervical cancer webpage to increase awareness about the disease, and public education programs that highlight the importance of prevention.&cancer webpage to increase awareness about the disease, and public education programs that highlight the importance of prevention.»

Two new public polls released today show majority support for Planned Parenthood, and clear opposition to efforts to bar Planned Parenthood from receiving federal funds for preventive health care such as lifesaving cancer screenings, breast exams, birth control, and STD testing and treatment, including HIV testing.

In Congress, Pence was at the forefront of a conservative effort to block any federal funds from going to Planned Parenthood because the organization — which provides women with cancer screenings, counseling services and tests — also provides abortions.

New York — As part of National Women's Health Week (May 12 - 18), Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) released a new video today in an effort to promote well - woman exams to help women remain healthy by getting preventive checkups, including breast cancer screenings and, if recommended, a Pap test.

This funding for family planning services, which was repeatedly vetoed by Governor Christie despite the passionate efforts of legislative champions, supports preventive reproductive health care services like cancer screenings, birth control, and STD testing and treatment at New Jersey's family planning providers, including Planned Parenthood health centers and other local community providers.