Colorectal cancer has long been considered a disease of older adults. But new research shows that younger generations are facing a very different reality.

New cancer therapies are saving lives—but they are also leaving lasting financial scars.

A new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute sheds light on the complex reality patients face when innovative treatments reach the market. Researchers examined advanced non-small cell lung cancer, a disease where new therapies have shown promise.

Six individuals and one organization were honored Wednesday, Aug. 27 by the Nevada Cancer Coalition for their dedidcation to reducing the burden of cancer for Nevadans. The individuals received Summit Awards during an awards luncheon as part of the annual Nevada Cancer Control Summit, a statewide conference for healthcare and public health professionals held at the Carpenter International Training Center.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of human-made chemicals that have been used since the 1940s in countless consumer and industrial products due to their resistance to heat, water, and oil. While these qualities make PFAS useful, they also make them persistent environmental contaminants. PFAS do not break down in the environment, accumulate in soil and water, and have been linked to numerous health effects, including risks to immune, reproductive, and developmental health and increased risk of some cancers.

Have you ever wondered why some neighborhoods feel more inviting for a stroll than others? Walkability—how friendly an area is for walking—has become a hot topic in city planning, public health, and even cancer prevention research.

It was the topic of a recent health perspective essay published in the NIH’s Environmental Health Perspectives journal. Below is a summary of the essay.

When you think about cancer screening for women, mammograms likely come to mind first. After all, breast cancer awareness campaigns and regular mammography appointments are a familiar part of many women’s healthcare routines. But there’s another, even deadlier threat: lung cancer. Despite being the leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States, lung cancer often goes undetected until it’s too late—largely because so few eligible women are screened for it.

Y. Tony Yang, George Washington University and Avi Dor, George Washington University

In the weeks following the Supreme Court’s decision in Kennedy v. Braidwood, the U.S.

An estimated 200 people can get free skin cancer checks at a free skin check clinic Aug. 11 at the Durango Hills YMCA at 3521 N. Durango Dr. The community event runs from 5-8 p.m. and anyone is invited to attend, especially those who don’t have health insurance or can’t normally take off work to go to the doctor.