According to Mesothelioma Research News, patients with mesothelioma who receive IMPRINT Radiotherapy survive longer after lung-sparing surgery compared to those who receive conventional radiotherapy.

Adults with disabilities undergo colon cancer screening at a lower rate when compared to the general population, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine. According to the authors, the findings represent an opportunity for care providers to ensure facilities are up to snuff and an impetus to reach out to group homes and other caregivers of disabled adults.

Patients may soon be getting quality-of-life enhancements with interventional radiology techniques designed to alleviate excessive sweating and pain caused by herniated discs. A session at the Society of Interventional Radiology 2017 Annual Meeting called “Emerging IR Therapies” examined case studies of new interventional techniques and their clinical viability.

A breast imaging facility damaged by fire in December 2015 has reopened its doors after operating since last winter in a temporary space. A TV station local to the area, Northwest Arkansas, has covered the happy occasion. 

Patient and Provider Groups to Congress: Pass Medicare Virtual Colonoscopy Coverage

Researchers from the American Cancer Society found a significant uptick in the number of young and middle-aged Americans diagnosed with colorectal cancer, attributed to lifestyle factors such as obesity and sedentary lifestyles. Published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, the authors concluded the risk of colorectal cancer for young adults today is the same as it was in 1890. 

In a recent blog post by the University of Michigan Health Lab, the manager of cancer communication for the university's cancer center discussed findings from a study showing that not all women get appropriate care for cervical cancer.   

The growing trend of emergency physicians interpreting ultrasound exams can lead to increased imaging utilization downstream, according to an article published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.