Oncology

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Even after adjusting for breast density, studies reveal a significantly greater risk for a cancer diagnosis within 2 decades. A UC Davis expert offers details.

A false positive finding on a screening mammogram is fairly common, according to UC Davis biostatistician Diana Miglioretti, PhD. Here's why.

The group of women least likely to return for a regular preventive screening mammogram after a false positive result surprised this primary investigator.

After a false positive outcome on screening mammography, a short interval call back for repeat imaging was a significant deterrent to future screening.

The most common harm associated with breast cancer screening is a false positive finding; this UC Davis expert wanted to know more about how women respond.

Increases in CRC screening were higher in high socioeconomic status and metropolitan areas, according to a new large cohort study.

Cologuard Plus bests its previous iteration and demonstrates greater sensitivity and specificity for any CRC relative to fecal immunochemical tests.

Having a PCP is linked to higher rates of screening colonoscopy and improved overall survival. Review these 12 facts about CRC and share them with your patients.

The decline in cancer diagnoses during the COVID-19 shutdown in 2020 did not lead to an expected compensatory increase in diagnoses in 2021, according to NCI researchers.