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health11 days ago•4 min saved

Second chance on new lungs: Stage 4 lung cancer patient undergoes groundbreaking double-lung transplant

David Peterson, a Capitol Hill resident with Stage 4 lung cancer, received a rare double-lung transplant at Northwestern Medicine under the DREAM program—the only U.S. center offering this for Stage 4 cases. A JAMA study showed 100% one-year survival for transplant recipients versus about 40% for those who did not receive a transplant, underscoring the potential to dramatically extend life for patients with cancer confined to the lungs.

via WTOP|

#double-lung-transplant #health #jama-study

health3 months ago•6 min saved

JAMA study flags systemic medical gaps as ICE detainee deaths hit 22-year high

A JAMA study of ICE detainee deaths from 2004 through Jan. 19 this year finds the mortality rate at a 22-year high (18 deaths Oct–Jan, annualized 88.9 per 100,000), with a rise since fiscal 2024 amid expanding detention and reduced public reporting. The authors describe systemic weaknesses in medical and mental-health care and mortality review, and urge Congress to restore DHS oversight offices to improve accountability and prevent future deaths.

via NBC News|

#health #ice #immigration-detention

health5 months ago•4 min saved

Colorectal Cancer Now the Top Cancer Killer for Americans Under 50, Study Finds

A JAMA study analyzing nearly 1.3 million deaths under age 50 from National Cancer Institute data finds colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in Americans under 50, with colorectal deaths rising about 1% per year since 1990 while overall under-50 cancer mortality fell about 44% by 2023; experts urge earlier screening for ages 45–49 (only 37% up-to-date) and call for more research to identify drivers behind the rise.

via Ground News|

#cancer-deaths #colorectal-cancer #health

health5 months ago•4 min saved

Colon Cancer Becomes the Leading Killer for Americans Under 50

New data show colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths for Americans under 50, surpassing breast and lung cancers with about 3,750 deaths in 2023. The rapid shift—likely driven by genetics, environment, and early-life exposures—followed the 2021 move to start screening at age 45. Experts urge colonoscopies at 45 and fiber-rich diets as prevention, noting rising rates among young adults (20s–30s) even as other cancers improve.

via Business Insider|

#american-cancer-society #colon-cancer #early-onset-cancer