Tag: Cancer screening
FDA-Approved At-Home Cervical Cancer Test Kit Available Now
U.S. regulators done gave the thumbs up for the first cervical cancer testing kit that lets women collect their own sample at home and ship it to a lab, according to a med device...
Alarming Trend: 17 Cancer Types More Common in Gen X and Millennials
Cancer is a disease that has long been associated with aging, but recent studies indicate a concerning trend of increasing cases among individuals under the age of 50. According to a new study led...
The Cost of Cancer Screening: A $43 Billion Annual Expense
The United States spends a significant amount of money on cancer screening each year, with estimates showing that $43 billion was spent in 2021 alone. This cost is attributed to screening for five specific...
Blood Test for Colon Cancer Detection Approved by F.D.A.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new blood test for colorectal cancer called Shield, developed by Guardant Health. This test is seen as a potential alternative to colonoscopies, which can be...
BREAKING NEWS
Reforming FDA Advisory Committee Policy for Conflict of Interest-Free Decisions
Peter J. Pitts, a distinguished figure in the realm of healthcare regulation, recently shared his insights on the critical issue of FDA Advisory Committee...
