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01/02/2018 / By Janine Acero

Research finds that minorities don’t trust the system, refuse to share samples for genetic cancer studies

Research shows that minorities tend to be underrepresented in precision medicine studies like those of breast cancer, as the willingness to provide samples depends on oncologist engagement or religion, an article in Springer.com reports. Precision medicine is defined as data-driven treatment that takes into account individual factors such as genes, environment, and personal lifestyle. The […]

09/21/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Cancer industry frustrated that children treated with chemotherapy aren’t getting enough HPV vaccines

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the panel that makes vaccine policy recommendations for the mainstream medical community, has for several years now been pushing for the routine HPV vaccination of young boys and girls. Their recommendation has also been endorsed by many other health organizations. Along with the rest of the adolescent population, these […]

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