Evidence shows that birth control pills containing the hormones estrogen and progestin can increase the risk of different types of cancers and decrease the risk of others.  Since 1999, the World ...

When we think about cancer, we often focus on breakthroughs in treatment, personal survival stories, and the hope that research brings. But what happens when entire communities are left out of the ...

The rising global burden of cancer disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), which account for over half of new patients and cancer deaths worldwide. However, LMIC health ...

Indonesia has used conclusions and recommendations gathered during two recent IAEA missions – including an imPACT review in July 2024 – to inform the development of its new National Cancer Control ...

Management of Oropharyngeal Cancer in the HPV Era The incidence of head and neck cancer associated with HPV has increased at an epidemic rate. Review prevention and management strategies here.

“The rising numbers of cancer cases in Mozambique is of great concern,” said Mozambique’s Minister of Health, Armino Tiago, speaking of his decision to invite the IAEA, World Health Organization and ...

Challenges of cancer control start with complex nature of cancers themselves. The burdens of cancers are broad and diverse. Cancer control efforts in the U.S are complex, involving more than a dozen ...

Recent research has investigated perceptions of control over different causes of death, and their influence on health behaviors. Cancer and avoidable deaths The Office for National Statistics’ recent ...