Reflections on World Cancer Day; Breast cancer milestone; Chicken or egg?

News, information, and hope messages on World Cancer Day.

One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, it is still too early for the full impact of the pandemic on cancer research and treatment. (GlobalData)

Breast cancer has overtaken lung cancer as the most common malignancy worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. (Reuters)

Cancer researcher and clinician Emil J. Freireich, MD, died February 1 at the age of 93. (University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center)

Laser treatment has shown promise for reducing the symptoms of sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women with breast cancer. (North American Menopause Association)

Breast cancer and brain function: Another chicken-and-egg question? (Psycho-Oncology)

More than half of cancer survivors reported underlying conditions associated with COVID-19 hardening. (Journal of the National Cancer Institute)

More evidence that consistency of physical activity, not intensity, is more important for the health of cancer patients. (Uppsala University)

Metformin may help reduce the risk of breast cancer in women with type 2 diabetes. (History of Oncology)

More data suggesting ultrasound with high-intensity focus may treat localized prostate cancer with limited side effects. (RSNA)

Older women with a history of outdoor activity showed a lower risk for breast cancer. (Occupational & Environmental Medicine)

Prolonged use of aspirin before colorectal cancer may reduce mortality from the disease. (Journal of the National Cancer Institute)

Merck announced FDA accelerated approval for tepotinib (Tepmetko) for METex14-positive non-small cell lung cancer.