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There is now strong evidence that gender inequities can influence health outcomes across the board . One case in point is cancer , where women often struggle more than men to get diagnosed early and pay for treatment because of power imbalances between genders and other factors . In this issue , we cover the findings of a new groundbreaking report , Women , power , and cancer : a Lancet Commission , which calls for “ a feminist approach to cancer ” in order to improve cancer outcomes and experiences for women .
This approach could help save 1.5 million women from premature death through primary prevention , such as reducing exposure to cancer risk factors , and avoid another 800,000 deaths by providing all women with high-quality care , the commission says .
In another feature , we provide detailed advice on the most effective colorectal cancer screening options . Though several examinations are available , colonoscopy and the faecal immunochemical test ( FIT ), or stool test , are the most recommended as both may help prevent or diagnose colorectal cancer early when it ’ s easier to treat . A less common option is sigmoidoscopy , a procedure that can detect most colorectal cancers usually found by colonoscopy but with fewer risks .
In the You Ask They Answer column , doctors share their expert advice on how to prevent migraine headaches and when to see a specialist , as well as how to deal with hand-foot-mouth disease in children — parents will find useful information to help their kids .
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