The FDA recently approved Shield, a blood test by Guardant Health, for screening colorectal cancer in individuals aged 45+ with an "average risk." While not a substitute for colonoscopies, Shield aims to enhance accessibility and insurance coverage, potentially increasing screening rates due to its convenience. The test, with a 10% false positive rate and
A heartfelt thank you to Traverse City and all the supporters of Less Cancer. Last night's launch of the Less Cancer Hike and Bike America for 2024 faced an unexpected hurdle as our concert was rained out. Despite the disappointment, the unwavering support and generosity from the people of Traverse City, Michigan, shone through.
Everybody’s an Athlete — Yes, You Too!The Less Cancer Bike Ride began with a couple of cyclists embarking on a 300-mile, two-day ride from southern Michigan to northern Michigan. Today the ride still attracts many dedicated, athletic cyclistswho ride the original route or elsewhere. However, since the advent of Covid-19, the event has evolved into a virtual bike
Access to healthcare isn’t equal. We should do something about it.As roughly half the population faces reduced access to life-saving care, it’s important to remember that a step back in any area of healthcare access costs lives. Access to healthcare, the cost of care, and the inequities of both have plagued Americans for decades.The True Cost of
With the reignited Cancer Moonshot Plan in motion, the Biden Administration is working to deliver on a promise made well before it took office. As vice president, Biden first put cancer at the forefront of public health in 2016. Today, he has even created a dedicated Cancer Cabinet to explore new ways to treat, diagnose,
Marketers know how to tug on your heartstrings. (I know, I am one). A leisurely stroll down any grocery aisle will certainly offer up a cure for whatever ails you, plus reassuring terminology like “natural”, “cage-free” and other terms that harken buyers back to the idyllic farm days of yore. Many of these terms of
A woman undergoes a mammogram. Credit: National Cancer InstituteNational Cancer Control Month is an annual proclamation to raise awareness for cancer prevention and treatment in the United States. Since 1938, every American president has renewed the proclamation to continue a tradition of cancer-related messaging and education.Cancer Prevention Remains A PriorityImportantly, this effort places prevention first. While
Artificial sweeteners were developed to lower the calorie count for processed foods. Initially, they were celebrated as a way to make enjoying some of our favorite foods healthier. Food manufacturers were quick to create line extensions of their best-selling products, touting low-calorie or sugar-free options of soda, candy, and many other processed foods.It was a
2022 Less Cancer Bike Ride America — Registration Is OpenThe Less Cancer Bike Ride America kicks off on June 3 and runs for a full month. Every day is an opportunity to make a difference by putting in a few miles to raise funds and awareness for cancer prevention.For five years now, the Less Cancer Bike Ride America
One of the essential tools in the fight against cancer is the plate. Researchers continue to discover links between meat intake and cancer risk. How closely are cancer and meat consumption connected?A recent study at Oxford University found further evidence that eating meat is associated with higher risks of some types of cancer. The idea
