Evidence shows that birth control pills containing the hormones estrogen and progestin can increase the risk of different types of cancers and decrease the risk of others.  Since 1999, the World ...

The rising global burden of cancer disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), which account for over half of new patients and cancer deaths worldwide. However, LMIC health ...

Indonesia has used conclusions and recommendations gathered during two recent IAEA missions – including an imPACT review in July 2024 – to inform the development of its new National Cancer Control ...

Isabella Cueto covers the leading causes of death and disability: chronic diseases. Her focus includes autoimmune conditions and diseases of the lungs, kidneys, liver (and more). She writes about ...

Management of Oropharyngeal Cancer in the HPV Era The incidence of head and neck cancer associated with HPV has increased at an epidemic rate. Review prevention and management strategies here.

“The rising numbers of cancer cases in Mozambique is of great concern,” said Mozambique’s Minister of Health, Armino Tiago, speaking of his decision to invite the IAEA, World Health Organization and ...

Recent research has investigated perceptions of control over different causes of death, and their influence on health behaviors. Cancer and avoidable deaths The Office for National Statistics’ recent ...

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah has received a federal contract award that will broaden access to specialized cancer care for Utah’s rural and frontier patients. “Huntsman Cancer ...