New data from Statistics Canada shows there were far fewer people diagnosed with cancer in the first year of the pandemic even though more than 140,000 new cases were reported to the Canadian Cancer Registry (CCR) in that year. While this may sound like good news, the drastic drop in the detection rate between 2020…
9 Common Questions About Cancer Biomarkers
Gene-targeted therapy and immunotherapy can be regarded as the most cutting-edge methods in current cancer treatment, saving the lives of many cancer patients. An essential indicator in these new types of cancer treatment is cancer biomarker testing. Here are answers to nine frequently asked questions about cancer markers. 1. What Is a Cancer Biomarker? The…
With Large Injury Numbers, Is a Colonoscopy Even Worth It?
Sponsor OFFER: Get pure, easy to store American Elderberry extract at 20 percent off now through Feb. 15, 2023, with code Health20 at WisconsinElderberry.com ———– A colonoscopy is not a pleasant procedure. But the mainstream medical consensus is that it saves lives from colorectal cancer. And yet, a major European study that involved 84,585…
A New Blood Test Can Detect Eight Different Cancers in Their Early Stages
Researchers have developed a blood test that can detect the presence of eight common cancers. Called CancerSEEK, the blood test detects tiny amounts of DNA and proteins released into the blood stream from cancer cells. This can then indicate the presence of ovarian, liver, stomach, pancreatic, oesophageal, bowel, lung or breast cancers. Known as a…
BC Launches Canada’s First Lung Cancer Screening Program for High-Risk Residents
British Columbia has launched the country’s first provincewide lung cancer screening program for residents who are at high risk of getting the disease. Health Minister Adrian Dix says the innovative program will both save lives and improve their quality. Screening will be available at 36 centres across all health authorities using existing CT scans for…