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Under new federal guidelines, women can test for cervical cancer at home – WTOP News

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026 · Washington DC Local News

The Teal Wand is an FDA-approved device for at-home cervical cancer screening. It works like a tampon, allowing women to collect their own sample with support from a…

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Missing the first mammogram linked to increased risk of breast cancer death, new study suggests

November 25, 2025November 27, 2025 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

(CNN) — Women who miss their first screening appointment for breast cancer could have a 40% higher long-term risk of dying from the disease, according to a new study. I wanted…

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Most lung cancer is diagnosed at Stage 4: How Md. health system catches 40% at Stage 1 – WTOP News

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

Frederick Health Medical Group is outpacing national averages by detecting nearly 40% of lung cancers at Stage 1 with 3D imaging and robotic bronchoscopy. An ion robotic bronchoscopy…

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Urine test could provide early detection of cancer in dogs – WTOP News

Urine test could provide early detection of cancer in dogs – WTOP News

February 12, 2024February 13, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

One in four dogs will be diagnosed with cancer. Virginia Tech researchers have developed a noninvasive, rapid test using a dog’s urine, that allows for potential early detection…

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New Cancer Screen, Same Issues: Can New Test Be Trusted?

New Cancer Screen, Same Issues: Can New Test Be Trusted?

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 · Health

Feb. 17, 2023 – In January 2022, Anthony Arenz, a 51-year-old living in Mesa, AZ, breathed a small sigh of relief. The blood test that screens for 50…

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Most Cancers Not Found Through Screenings

Most Cancers Not Found Through Screenings

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 · Health

Dec. 15, 2022 — Just 14.1% of cancer cases in the United States are diagnosed through recommended screening tests, a new report says. Instead, most cancers are found when…

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Henderson Co. breast cancer survivor shares story, helps inform Spanish-speaking community

Henderson Co. breast cancer survivor shares story, helps inform Spanish-speaking community

October 12, 2022October 13, 2022 · US News

Breast cancer survivor shares story, helps inform Spanish-speaking community Source link

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Colonoscopy Benefits Lower Than Expected, Study Shows

Colonoscopy Benefits Lower Than Expected, Study Shows

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 · Health

Oct. 10, 2022 — Getting a colonoscopy might not offer as many benefits as we previously thought about what is considered a gold standard in cancer screening, according…

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