International Agency For Research On Cancer

This study looked at whether a small, portable ultrasound device can accurately tell the difference between benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) breast lumps in women who had a positive clinical breast exam. Researchers tested the device on 150 women, using standard i…

This trial tests whether sending a colorectal cancer screening kit directly to people's homes, along with the invitation letter, increases the number of people who get screened. It compares this approach to the standard practice of asking people to visit their doctor to receive t…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) and music during chemotherapy sessions is practical and helpful for breast cancer patients. Sixty patients were offered VR headsets with calming music and videos while receiving chemo. The goal was to see if patients would use …

This study tested whether a short video featuring cancer survivors and local leaders could encourage more people in rural Tamil Nadu to get screened for oral, breast, and cervical cancer. Over 1,200 adults aged 30-59 who had not been screened recently were randomly assigned to se…