Cancer Information Highlights, October 9, 2019

Cancer Information Highlights, October 9, 2019

Cancer Information Highlights From the National Cancer Institute Updating you about cancer causes, prevention, screening, treatment, coping, and more   New from NCI Men with Breast Cancer May Be More Likely to Die than Women   A recent study finds that men with breast cancer may be more likely than women to die of the disease. Learn more about the study and the factors that researchers think contribute to this finding. Experimental Drug Shows Promise against Certain Lung Cancers Read about early results from a clinical trial that suggest the study drug selpercatinib may help people whose lung cancers have changes in the RET gene. TMIST Breast Screening Study   TMIST is a breast screening clinical trial that compares two types of digital mammography: 2-D and 3-D. Learn why this trial is important, who can take part, and how to enroll. Envisioning the Future of Cancer   Despite progress, too many cancers are not prevented, detected early, or treated successfully. Although more research is needed to fully address these issues, there are things that can be done right now to further reduce the burden of cancer. Learn more in this chapter of the NCI Annual Plan & Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2021. Video—Beyond Treatment: Caring for the Needs of Children with Cancer If you missed the live broadcast, you can now watch the recording of our Facebook Live event. Listen as NCI experts and others discuss research about psychosocial support for children with cancer and their families during cancer treatment. PDQ Cancer Information Summary Updates Hypopharyngeal Cancer Treatment We’ve revised our PDQ summary on hypopharyngeal cancer with updated descriptions of the stages of this disease.   Also of Interest Breast Cancer Risk in American Women This updated page covers the latest breast cancer statistics, including how the risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer has changed in recent years. Computed Tomography (CT) Scans and Cancer Learn about the CT scan procedure and its uses in cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment.