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: September 22, 2023)
General Cancer Control News and Research
- According to a recent study of female cancer survivors with fertility challenges, young women face four main barriers to eating a healthy diet: 1) challenges of work-life balance, 2) treatment-related fatigue, 3) dietary guidance is often too rigid and 4) lack of tailored nutrition resources.
- A recent study found that men with a high fat diet had a higher risk of cancer-related mortality.
- Recent research suggests that antioxidants can increase blood flow in tumors, corroborating the idea that supplements containing antioxidants can accelerate tumor growth.
- A recent analysis of Tik-Tok’s gynecological cancer-related content found that the information was inaccurate and of poor educational quality.
- According to a recent study, the risk of death from breast cancer was 43% higher among women who received treatment outside the recommended time-interval.
- A recent study found that regular exercise may decrease the risk of colorectal cancer among patients with Lynch Syndrome.
