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More Support for Early Detection; Cancer in Men Rising; Diet Drives Colon Cancer

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Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

A call for Congressional support for development of new tests that do a better job of . (U.S. News & World Report)

Conventional and minimally invasive for breast cancer led to similar complication rates, meaning the choice can be determined by patient preference and specific needs. (JAMA Surgery)

Global will continue to increase through 2050, as will disparities related to age and countries' economic status. (Cancer)

A might offer a simple method to improve detection of head and neck cancer recurrence. (JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery)

A novel laboratory test could help predict which cases of will develop into esophageal cancer. (American Journal of Gastroenterology)

In a placebo-controlled phase III trial, adding tafasitamab (Monjuvi) to lenalidomide (Revlimid) plus rituximab significantly improved progression-free survival in , Incyte announced.

A new study suggests diet is the behind development of colon cancer in younger adults. (Cleveland Clinic, npj Precision Oncology)

Researchers have identified key genetic changes in , which could lead to better diagnosis and treatment of the aggressive disease that affects children and adults. (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)

Preclinical studies suggest an investigational not only prevents infection by almost all cancer-causing strains of HPV but may trigger an immune response against existing infections. (German Cancer Research Center)

An MRI scan where patients inhale 100% oxygen could help for those with hypoxia in their tumors. (Institute for Cancer Research)

In an effort to , CMS proposed a separate payment to support small, independent hospitals in establishing and maintaining a buffer stock of essential medicines. (American Society of Clinical Oncology)

A through a lymphoma diagnosis and shares his greatest fear. (The Guardian)

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    Charles Bankhead is senior editor for oncology and also covers urology, dermatology, and ophthalmology. He joined MedPage Today in 2007.