Keywords: Cancer Prevention


Auto Hall Promotes Breast Cancer Screening Among Female Employees During Pink October in Morocco

Auto Hall Group has stepped up efforts to raise awareness of breast cancer prevention and early detection among its female employees through an information campaign organised as part of Pink October, the annual initiative dedicated to breast cancer awareness. The campaign brought healthcare professionals......

Preventable infections linked to 2.3 million new cancer cases worldwide in 2024

Infections caused an estimated 2.3 million new cancer cases worldwide in 2024, accounting for about 12% of all newly diagnosed cancers, according to a new study by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the specialized cancer research agency of the World Health Organization. The findings, published......

Early Diet May Influence Cancer Risk Decades Later

The diet during the early years of life could have effects that extend well beyond childhood. A study reported on Wednesday, August 26, by Science Daily suggests that limited exposure to sugar before the age of 2 is associated, several decades later, with a decreased risk of certain diseases, including......

WHO warns global cancer cases could nearly double by 2050

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the global burden of cancer could rise dramatically over the coming decades, with annual new cases projected to approach 35 million by 2050 if stronger prevention, early detection, and treatment strategies are not widely implemented. According to the......

Low lung cancer screening rates in the U.S. hinder lifesaving potential

Lung cancer screening rates in the United States remain alarmingly low, with only 18.7% of eligible adults undergoing recommended low-dose CT scans, according to a 2024 study by the American Cancer Society (ACS). These screenings, designed for adults aged 50 to 80 with significant smoking histories,......

Smart bra transforms breast cancer detection with connected technology

The global rise in breast cancer cases has amplified the urgency for innovative early detection methods. Among these breakthroughs, the "Smart Bra," a connected bra equipped with advanced technology, is emerging as a game-changer, combining comfort, accessibility, and precision in screening. A......

Morocco faces alarming rise in cancer cases with 40,000 new diagnoses yearly

Morocco is confronting a growing health crisis as cancer emerges as the nation's second leading cause of mortality, with approximately 40,000 new cases diagnosed annually. The disease now accounts for 13.4% of deaths nationwide, second only to cardiovascular diseases, with an incidence rate of 137.3......

WHO Forecasts 35 Million New Cancer Cases by 2050

The World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm bells. In a recent report, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) predicts an explosive increase in cancer cases in the coming decades. Approximately 35 million new cases are projected to be detected in 2050, marking a staggering......