Each month, GHEA aggregates the latest news and research related to place-based cancer control and geographic health disparities. Below you will find the latest posts, updated regularly throughout the month.
(Last updated: August 23, 2021)
General Cancer Control News and Research
- A study finds that blood pressure medications may improve colorectal survival rates. Researchers are hopeful that the medications could offer a new, low-cost way to improve care for patients with stage I-III colorectal cancer.
- The American Cancer Society released a statement on COVID-19 boosters for immunocompromised cancer patients.
- Researchers have identified how triple-negative breast cancer can resist one of the most powerful and effective drugs used to treat it. The findings could help improve therapy and ultimately prolong survival for patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
- A study found that consuming higher amounts of vitamin D, mainly from dietary sources, may help protect against developing early-onset colorectal cancer or precancerous colon polyps.
- August is National Immunization Awareness Month. CDC’s Preteen and Teen Immunization Resources page includes a partner toolkit, print materials and other resources to support partners in promoting vaccinations, including the HPV vaccination.
- A recent study found a significant link between statins and survival rates of triple negative breast cancer patients. Among women with stage I-III triple negative breast cancer, initiation of statin therapy after breast cancer diagnosis was associated with benefits in overall survival and breast-cancer specific survival.
- The National Cancer Institute recently released a new blog post titled, “Advancing Cancer Prevention: A Conversation with NCI’s Dr. Philip Castle.” Dr. Castle discusses NCI’s Division of Cancer Prevention’s priority areas and his vision for making more rapid progress in cancer prevention.
- Researchers find that frequent consumption of peanuts by cancer patients may increase the risk of the cancer spreading.
- A recently published article provides an overview of the risk factors for breast cancer that are unique to Black women, as well as what Black women can do to reduce their risk.
