Purpose Cancer incidence is rising among young adults (20–39 years), and it is one of the top five causes of death for this age group. Young adults often experience longer delays in diagnosis than children and older adults, which negatively impacts survival and quality of life. Communication interventions might help reduce these delays, but understanding the factors driving delays is crucial for developing effective strategies...

Purpose Despite the potential for primary care to optimize comorbidity management among breast cancer survivors, engagement with primary care providers (PCPs) remains low. This study comprehensively examined PCP-led care after breast cancer treatment to identify survivors who may benefit from targeted interventions to improve primary care engagement. Methods We identified 1,582 posttreatment breast cancer survivors from the U....

Purpose Lung cancer screening using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) is recommended for high-risk individuals, yet uptake remains low. We evaluated screening eligibility and completion among adults with lung cancer. Methods In the 2024 National Health Interview Survey, adults aged ≥ 50 years with a lung cancer diagnosis within the past 10 years were included. Eligibility at diagnosis was determined using 2021 United States...

Background Prostate cancer remains a significant public health challenge globally, with marked regional disparities in Brazil linked to demographic, socioeconomic, and healthcare access factors. This study analyzed trends in disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), incidence, mortality, and prevalence of prostate cancer across Brazilian macroregions (1990–2021) using data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) database. Joinpo...