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: June 6th, 2024)
General Cancer Control News and Research
- According to recent research, a new molecular test for Human Papilloma Virus was able to detect 100% of all invasive cervical cancer and 93% of all serious precancerous lesions that occurred within a year of sampling.
- A recent study found that multicancer early detection tests hold significant promise in enhancing cancer survival rates by complementing existing screening and diagnostic methods.
- According to a recent report from the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer rates have increased among people under the age of 55.
- I recent study found that neighborhood deprivation was associated with increased breast cancer mortality among White women.
- A recent report explains the actions taken to provide cervical cancer screening and address the differences in health status and access for Pacific Island communities.
- According to a recent report from the CDC, new cancer cases diagnosed in 2021 were higher than in 2020, but were slightly lower than pre-pandemic levels, especially among adults 40 years or older and men.
