Tackling popular news stories related to cancer prevention and screening, Cancer News in Context tames the hype with a big-picture outlook and important take home messages.

AI Model Accurately Predicts Breast Cancer Risk from Prior Mammograms – And in a Diverse Population of Women

AI Model Accurately Predicts Breast Cancer Risk from Prior Mammograms – And in a Diverse Population of Women

An AI model assessing digital mammograms can accurately predict the risk of breast cancer in a large and diverse population of women, according to a new study by WashU Medicine researchers and published in JAMA Network Open.   The study—led by Shu (Joy) Jiang, PhD, an associate professor in the Division of Public Health Sciences in the Department […]
What to Know About the Simple Blood Tests that Screen for Multiple Cancers

What to Know About the Simple Blood Tests that Screen for Multiple Cancers

In his latest For Your Health column, Dr. Graham Colditz features insight from Dr. Aimee James on multi-cancer detection tests. These screening tests may one day help reliably detect multiple cancers with a simply blood draw. “It’s not news that cancer screening is important. Recommended screenings can catch cancer early when it’s more treatable – […]
For Your Health – Most of Us Should Eat More Fruits and Veggies — Springtime Produce Can Help

For Your Health – Most of Us Should Eat More Fruits and Veggies — Springtime Produce Can Help

Spring always feels special. After even mild winters, the longer days, warmer temperatures and greener parks can lift our spirits and offer a fresher outlook. With that comes an added bonus for our weekly menus and produce drawers — springtime fruits and vegetables. Of course, fresh produce is available year-round in many stores, but in-season […]