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: July 3rd 2024)
General Cancer Control News and Research
- The CDC recently released an interactive simulation which gives advice on staying healthy after cancer treatments.
- According to a recent study, a tissue biopsy, opposed to transvaginal ultrasound, is strongly recommended for Black patients with symptoms of endometrial cancer.
- A recent study found that reduced or ceased alcohol consumption decreased risk of all alcohol-attributable cancers, including liver and throat cancers.
- According to a recent study, individuals living in rural areas are more likely to have a history of skin cancer.
- A recent study found that physical activity may decrease chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
- A new urine-based test may make cervical cancer screening more accessible and less invasive.
