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Showing 1 - 50Alcohol and Cancer Risk: Is a Drop Too Much?
In 2022, Congress requested a scientific review from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to study the associated risks of cancer and other health conditions and the use of alcohol. The concern was that the health risks associated with low-to-moderate consumption of ...
Cancer Deaths Expected to Rise to Over 18 Million in 2050
There has been a rapid increase in the global number of cancer cases and deaths between 1990 and 2023, despite advances in cancer treatment and efforts to tackle cancer risk factors over that same period. Without urgent action and targeted funding, 30.5 million people are forecast to receive a new...
Overcoming the Challenges of Safely Using Opioids to Treat Patients With Chronic Cancer-Related Pain
Research has shown that pain is among the most commonly experienced and feared aspects of a cancer diagnosis.1 It’s easy to understand why. In fact, cancer-related pain is so ubiquitous, between 20% and 50% of patients with early-stage cancer will experience pain,2 and up to 90% of patients with...
Three in Five Liver Cancer Cases May Be Due to Preventable Risk Factors, The Lancet Commission Finds
Globally, three in five liver cancer cases may be due to preventable risk factors, and obesity-linked cases of the disease are on the rise, according to findings from The Lancet Commission on hepatocellular carcinoma. The majority of liver cancer cases could be prevented by reducing levels of viral ...
Alcohol-Associated Cancer Death Rates Are Climbing
Alcohol-associated cancer deaths have doubled in the United States, disproportionately affecting men and those aged 55 or older, according to the results of an observational study presented at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting.1 Over the study period of 30 years, proportional mortality rates increased...
Study Finds No Difference in Dietary Habits Between Cancer Survivors and General Population
Researchers have discovered that most cancer survivors do not make significant improvements to their diet or eating habits after their cancer diagnosis, according to findings published in Public Health Nutrition. Despite their cancer diagnosis, there was no significant difference in diet-related...
Literature Review Highlights Rising Incidence and Disparities in Many Early-Onset GI Cancers
Rates of early-onset gastrointestinal cancers, beyond just colorectal cancer, are rising among people younger than age 50, according to experts from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Researchers from Dana-Farber published a literature review in the British Journal of Surgery showing that cases of newly ...
New Data Show Nearly 50% of All Cancer Deaths Worldwide Are Attributable to Modifiable Risk Factors
New reporting in The Cancer Atlas, Fourth Edition, showed that an estimated 50% of all cancer deaths worldwide are attributed to modifiable risk factors, including tobacco and alcohol use, infections, excess body weight, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, ultraviolet radiation, environmental...
Contributors to Risk of Subsequent Neoplasms in Long-Term Survivors of Childhood Cancer
In a study reported in The Lancet Oncology, Neupane et al explored the question of whether cancer treatment and genetic predisposition are primary contributors to the risk of subsequent neoplasms (SNs) in long-term survivors of childhood cancers. Study Details The study involved data from the St....
Are Most Americans Aware of the Link Between Alcohol and Cancer Risk?
Although alcohol consumption is a known leading preventable cause of cancer, public awareness of the connection may remain concerningly low in the United States, according to a recent study published by Domgue et al in JAMA Oncology. Background Consuming alcohol has been linked to at least seven...
ASCO 2025: Alcohol-Related Cancer Deaths Are on the Rise in the United States
A new study led by experts at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, is the first to look at trends over time in alcohol-linked cancer mortality across the United States. The findings were presented at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting (Abstract ...
Alcohol May Be Linked to Higher Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Investigators may have uncovered a modest but potentially significant association between alcohol consumption and the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to a recent study published by Naudin et al in PLOS Medicine. Background Pancreatic cancer is the twelfth most common cancer type...
2025 ACS Cancer Prevention, Early Detection Report: Cancer Screening Rates, Modifiable Risk Factors
Investigators have uncovered mixed progress in major cancer risk factors, preventive behaviors, and screenings in the post–COVID-19 pandemic period among adults in the United States, according to a new study published by Bandi et al in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. Background An ...
Childhood Exposure to Bacterial Toxin May Trigger Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Researchers may have identified the bacterial toxin colibactin as a potential factor contributing to the concerning rise in early-onset colorectal cancer, according to a novel study published by Díaz-Gay et al in Nature. The findings demonstrated a substantial enrichment of colibactin-related...
Link Between CT Scans and Future Cancer Incidence?
At current use and radiation dose levels, computed tomography (CT) scans may eventually account for 5% of all cancers annually, according to a recent modeling study published by Smith-Bindman et al in JAMA Internal Medicine. The danger is greatest for infants, followed by children and...
Awareness of Alcohol-Related Cancer Risks May Be Growing
An increasing proportion of the U.S. public may be aware of the link between consuming alcohol and the elevated risk of later developing cancer, according to a recent survey conducted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC). Background On January 3, 2025, Vivek...
Study Finds Standard Chemoradiation Therapy Superior to Deintensification Approaches for HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer
Current standard chemoradiation therapy remains the most effective treatment for selected patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal cancer, based on the results of the NRG-HN005 trial. Researchers have halted this large, randomized phase II/III trial after patients in the...
Building and Sharing Dietary Evidence in Cancer Care
Guest Editor’s Note: Several epidemiologic studies have shown an inverse association between healthy dietary patterns and the risk of chronic diseases including cancer. Patients are often interested in exploring different dietary interventions throughout the cancer continuum. However, concrete...
Are New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity-Related Cancers Linked?
A new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes may be linked to a subsequent increased risk of developing some obesity-related cancers, according to new findings presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) 2025. Background Previous research has uncovered associations between type 2 diabetes and a...
New Guideline Supports Transoral Robotic Surgery in the Multidisciplinary Management of Patients With Oropharyngeal Cancer
Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) can offer patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) improved survival while minimizing or avoiding late toxicities associated with the standard of care of radiation with cisplatin chemotherapy, according to a recent ASCO guideline.1 “We show in a...
Early Research Evaluates Association Between Diet and Lung Cancer Risk
The long-term impact of diet on health has been well studied, leading to guidance about limiting the consumption of red meat, alcohol, and other foods associated with an increased risk of malignancies such as colorectal, breast, and liver cancers. Researchers at the University of Florida Health...
Benefit of Regular Physical Activity Prior to Cancer Diagnosis
Regular physical activity prior to a cancer diagnosis may be linked to a lower risk of disease progression and mortality, according to a recent study conducted by Professor Jon S. Patricios, MBBCh, of the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, and colleagues and published in the...
Misconceptions Regarding Skin Cancer Risk in the United States
Investigators may have uncovered associations between the reported number of sunburns and sociodemographic characteristics as well as the prevalence of protective skin behaviors adopted by U.S. adults, according to a recent study published by Etzel et al in the American Journal of Lifestyle...
Study Finds No Clear Evidence That Red Wine Mitigates Cancer Risk
The consumption of alcohol has been associated with increased cancer risk, but red wine has been perceived by some as a healthier choice compared to white wine and other types of alcohol. Investigators evaluated whether the anticancer properties of red wine were greater in a recent study published...
Chemoimmunotherapy Approach for Advanced HPV-Negative Head and Neck Cancer
Combining the PD-1 inhibitor nivolumab and chemotherapy, and following that regimen with response-adapted chemoradiation, may an effective treatment for advanced human papillomavirus (HPV)-negative head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, according to a recent study published by Rosenberg et al in...
Novel Prediction Score May Estimate Risk of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer, Precancerous Polyps
Researchers have developed and validated a novel prediction model that may be capable of estimating the risk of colorectal cancer and advanced precancerous polyps in patients younger than 45 years, according to a recent study published by Wehbe et al in Digestive Diseases and Sciences. Background...
Decoding Varying Risk of Colorectal Cancer Among Different Steatotic Liver Disease Subgroups
Investigators have found that the risk of colorectal cancer may vary among steatotic liver disease subgroups and could be higher in patients with alcoholic liver disease, according to a recent study published by Kimura et al in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Background Lifestyle-related...
Pain May Influence Use of Nonopioid Substances Among Cancer Survivors
Experiencing pain may increase the risk that cancer survivors will use cigarettes and cannabis, according to a recent study published by Powers et al in Cancer. Background Pain and the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, alcohol, and cannabis commonly occur together in the general population. Cancer...
New Study Identifies Potential Dose-Dependent Relationship Among Alcohol Consumption, HBV-Associated Cirrhosis, Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Investigators may have established a dose-dependent model of alcohol consumption on the risks of hepatitis B virus (HBV)-associated cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, according to a recent study published by Wu et al in the Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology. The quantitative...
Benefit of Regular Physical Activity Prior to Cancer Diagnosis
Regular physical activity prior to a cancer diagnosis may be linked to a lower risk of disease progression and mortality, according to a recent study published by Mabena et al in British Journal of Sports Medicine. The findings revealed that even relatively low levels of physical activity may be...
Oncology Society Urges Americans to Heed Surgeon General’s Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer
On January 3, 2025, the U.S. Surgeon General’s office released a new advisory on the link between alcohol consumption and increased risk for cancer. The advisory reports alcohol use as the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States—after tobacco and obesity—responsible for...
Psilocybin-Based Therapy May Address Mental Health Issues in Patients With Cancer, Addiction
Treatment with psilocybin may improve mental health issues among patients with cancer when accompanied by psychotherapy and could result in lasting, positive personality changes in patients with alcohol use disorder, according to two recent studies published by Petridis et al in Nature Mental...
Surgeon General’s Report Calls for Cancer Warning Labels on Alcoholic Beverages
Today, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory citing scientific studies linking alcoholic beverages and an increased risk of at least seven cancers, including breast and colorectal cancers, and called for alcoholic beverages to carry cancer warning labels. Health warning labels on...
Balancing Pain Management and Addiction Risks in Oncology
Managing cancer pain in patients with substance use disorder presents a unique challenge for oncologists, requiring a balance between effective symptom management and mitigation of the risks of substance misuse. During the 2024 JADPRO Live, Antonia Corrigan, MSN, ANP-C, ACHPN, emphasized the...
Cancer on the Global Stage: Incidence and Cancer-Related Mortality in Cameroon
The ASCO Post is pleased to continue this occasional special focus on the worldwide cancer burden. In this issue, we feature a close look at the cancer incidence and mortality rates in Cameroon. The aim of this special feature is to highlight the global cancer burden for various countries of the...
Poor Diets May Increase Risk of Gastrointestinal Cancer
New research may expand on existing evidence that a healthy diet may protect against gastrointestinal cancers and improve disease outcomes, according to a recent study published by Abebe et al in the European Journal of Nutrition. Background Gastrointestinal cancers including esophageal, gastric,...
Raising Awareness of the Health Consequences of Alcohol Consumption During and After a Cancer Diagnosis
In 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that “no level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health.”1 The warning came decades after the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified alcohol as a Group 1 carcinogen, which is the highest risk group, and also includes...
Large Proportion of Postmenopausal Hormone Receptor–Positive Breast Cancers May Be Linked to Excess Body Fat
Investigators have found that about 40% of postmenopausal hormone receptor–positive breast cancer cases may be linked to excess body fat, according to a recent study published by Cubelos-Fernández et al in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. Background Using the widely used measure...
Patients With Multiple Sclerosis May Have an Increased Risk of Certain Types of Cancer
Some cancer types may be slightly more prevalent among patients with multiple sclerosis compared with those without the condition, according to a recent study published by Pierret et al in Neurology. Background In multiple sclerosis, the body’s immune system attacks myelin, the fatty white...
Standard Chemoradiation May Be Superior to Deintensification Approaches in Patients With HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer
Deintensified treatment involving a lower radiation dose and immunotherapy in place of chemotherapy may not perform as well as a more rigorous chemoradiation treatment approach in patients with early-stage human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal cancer, according to new findings...
Can a Blood Test Predict Obesity-Related Cancer Risk in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes?
Researchers have found that a blood test may effectively identify patients with type 2 diabetes who may be at a higher risk of developing certain cancers, according to new findings to be presented by Bennetsen et al at the upcoming European Association for the Study of Diabetes Annual Meeting 2024...
Many Women Unaware of Preventive Benefits of Diet for Breast Cancer Risk
Just 28% of U.S. women may be aware that a healthful diet can lower the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a recent survey conducted by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Morning Consult. Background The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a national...
Cancer Cases and Mortality Among Men Predicted to Increase Globally
Investigators have uncovered disparities in the projected rates of future cancer incidence and mortality among men based on age and country’s socioeconomic status, according to a recent study published by Bizuayehu et al in Cancer. Background Prior research has shown that men may face higher rates...
Association of Regular Aspirin Use With Colorectal Cancer Risk According to Lifestyle Factors
In a study reported in JAMA Oncology, Sikavi et al found that regular aspirin use was associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer overall and among individuals with less healthy vs more healthy lifestyles. Study Details The prospective cohort study focused on data from 107,655 participants...
Cannabis Use and Risk of Head and Neck Cancer
In a study reported in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, Gallagher et al found that individuals with cannabis-related disorder were at an increased risk of head and neck cancer vs those without cannabis-related disorder. Cannabis-related disorders are defined by the excessive use of...
Localized Hepatocellular Carcinoma
This is Part 3 of Immunotherapy Strategies for Hepatobiliary Cancers, a three-part video roundtable series. Scroll down to watch the other videos from this roundtable. In this video, Drs. Rachna T. Shroff, Nilo Azad, and Anthony B. El-Khoueiry discuss the management of localized hepatocellular...
Overcoming the Disparity in Cancer Incidence and Mortality Rates Among Alaska Native Individuals
Research has consistently shown that Native American and Alaska Native individuals are among the most underserved minority populations in the United States and are disproportionately affected by cancer. The results from a 50-year report by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium’s Alaska Native...
40% of Cancer Cases and Almost Half of All Cancer Deaths in the United States Linked to Modifiable Risk Factors
A recent study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society has found that 4 in 10 cancer cases and about half of all cancer deaths in adults aged 30 and older in the United States (or 713,340 cancer cases and 262,120 cancer deaths in 2019) may be attributed to modifiable risk factors,...
Can GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Prevent Obesity-Associated Cancers in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes?
Based on the results of a retrospective U.S. population–based cohort study, which were reported in JAMA Network Open by Wang et al, treatment with glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists vs insulins seemed to be associated with a decreased risk of developing specific obesity-associated...
Strategies for Reducing the Risk of Cancers in Patients With Alcohol Dependence
Investigators have uncovered the potential benefit of undergoing alcohol rehabilitation and maintaining abstinence in patients with alcohol dependence at risk of developing alcohol-associated cancers, according to a recent study published by Schwarzinger et al in The Lancet Public Health. The...
