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: March 13th, 2024)
General Cancer Control News and Research
- Recent research suggests that annual breast cancer screenings starting at age 40 provide the greatest benefits to women.
- According to a recent study, individuals with long-term elevated metabolic syndrome scores may be at an increased risk for various cancers.
- A recent study found that women with high-risk strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) and metabolic syndrome have a higher risk for mortality
- A new study discusses the potential of liquid biopsy for early detection of lung cancer.
- According to a recent study, follow up screening and tests could be essential to decreasing cervical cancer cases and deaths.
- A recent study found that DNA changes in individuals who use e-cigarettes are similar to those who use combustible cigarettes, indicating a shared carcinogenic mechanism between the two.
