Cancer Archives

09.28.2023 line graphs representing associations of lifestyle index scores at baseline with cancer-free survival and overall survival

From Cancer Prevention to Cancer Survival

Behavioral recommendations for cancer prevention and improved treatment outcomes, such as increased physical activity, are associated with both longer survival after diagnosis and decreased instances of the disease recurring.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

06.15.2023 Gynecologist doctor or psychiatrist consulting and having diagnostic examination on woman patient's health in medical clinic or hospital exam room office

Gynecologist doctor or psychiatrist consulting and having diagnostic examination on woman patient's health in medical clinic or hospital exam room office

Medicaid Expansion and Differences in Cervical Cancer Screenings

Cervical cancer screenings among American Indian and Alaska Native women in Medicaid expansion states decreased by 1% but increased by 3% among White women.

Guest Authors Nupur Huria, Danielle Gartner, Jessica Y. Islam, Claire E. Margerison

02.23.2023 a pregnant woman holding her belly

Anti-Life Legislation

Is cancer considered a medical exception in abortion bans? It's unclear, and people in anti-abortion states are now left with few choices.

Fellow Hannah Tremont

01.09.2023 a small wooden house with a stethoscope

Health Equity

Color Coding Breast Cancer Outcomes

Women living in yellow or red areas on the HOLC's redlining maps experienced poorer health outcomes than those living in green or blue areas.

Fellow Hannah Tremont

12.06.2022 a graph of a number of individuals

Freaking Fracking

Living within two kilometers of a fracking site is associated with two to three times greater risk of developing leukemia, according to Pennsylvania data.

Fellow Barbara Espinosa

11.15.2022 note on computer reminder to schedule colonoscopy

Cancer Screening in Low-Income Neighborhoods

Researchers studied neighborhood and individual factors that influenced cancer screening among diverse, socio-economically disadvantaged, and underserved Philadelphia area residents.

Fellow Barbara Espinosa

10.28.2022 a graph of a patient's disease

Behind the Screen-ing

Where veterans receive health care is more impactful than individual factors for lung cancer screening rates.

Fellow Connor McCombs

10.21.2022 a stethoscope on top of money

Malignant Debt

Cancer treatment costs, even for those with health insurance, leave many patients with staggering debt and difficult choices.

Fellow Hannah Tremont

10.18.2022 a graph of different colored lines

Health Equity

Are You Using Protection?

Sunscreen use among middle and high school students is increasing, but not across all racial and ethnic groups.

Fellow Bethany Hallenborg

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