Analyses of self-tests for human papillomavirus (HPV) can be used to divide HPV-positive women into three risk groups, according to a new study. This method could be important for enhancing cervical ...

A Miami-based doctor points out the high incidence of colorectal cancer in the Black community and lauds new blood tests that may help patients who lack access to other health care options.

A blood sample does not have an obvious odor to a person in a lab coat. But to an electronic nose, it can carry a chemical signature that points toward disease.

New screening technologies aim to improve survival rates and quality of life through earlier diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Study: Advances in Screening and Early Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer.

Using machine learning, an electronic nose can "smell" early signs of ovarian cancer in the blood. The method is precise and, ...

Researchers at Mass General Brigham have demonstrated the technical feasibility of using ultra-low field (ULF) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for breast imaging. With further refinement and ...

The study concludes that at-home self-sampling is a "people-centered" approach that can reduce the burden on strained healthcare systems and address deep-seated barriers like mistrust and ...

This is the second in a 2-part series focused on quality improvement in cancer screening. The first part highlighted screening specific to breast and colon cancer. This part will review theories of ...

In a randomized trial of prostate cancer screening methods, a blood-based diagnostic test and MRI with subsequent targeted plus systematic prostate biopsies outperformed the standard approach of ...