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: November 6th, 2023)
General Cancer Control News and Research
- The American Cancer Society recently updated their lung screening recommendations for individuals who currently or formerly used combustible commercial tobacco products. Yearly screenings for these individuals aged 50-80 are now advised.
- According to a recent study, long-term exposure to air pollution at home or work is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.
- A recent study found that the online clinical tool PREDICT may accurately estimate the relative impact of adjuvant therapies on overall survival for patients in the early stages of breast cancer.
- A new study found that exposure to air pollution in utero causes hormone disruption that may result in long-term consequences for health, including increased cancer risks.
- According to a recent study, malnutrition is linked to poor outcomes after surgery for head and neck cancer.
- A recent report from the World Health Organization found that nearly 1 in 3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer is caused by working outside, under the sun.
