Each month, the Geographic Health Equity Alliance (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: December 13th, 2023)
General Cancer Control News and Research
- A recent study identified five proteins as risk markers for breast cancer.
- Recent research found that mailing HPV test kits directly to patients increases cervical cancer screening rates.
- According to a recent study, increasing the amount of folate in your diet could help reduce bowel cancer risk.
- A recent study found that young LGBTQ+ cancer survivors are at an increased risk of suffering from chronic health conditions.
- The study of a new drug for acute myeloid leukemia has been found to improve survival among older patients, with the largest improvement being among Black patients.
- Researchers have found a promising therapeutic approach for ovarian cancer capable of eliminating existing tumors and preventing tumor recurrence.
