This study by Forjaz and colleagues is the first comprehensive analysis of long-term incidence and survival trends for several cancer sites by stage. The authors created a new variable, Long-Term Site-Specific Summary Stage, and applied it to 25 cancer sites to allow analyses of long-term cancer incidence and survival trends by stage from as early as 1975. They report remarkable improvements in cancer survival since 1975, namely for cancers that have traditionally had a poor prognosis and no organized screening programs, which likely reflect advances in managing and treating these cancers. This study will be particularly useful for understanding the population-level impact of new treatments and identifying emerging trends in health disparities research.

Risk prediction models may improve effective and efficient use of supplemental surveillance imaging for individuals with a personal history of breast cancer. However, using risk models to guide supplemental imaging recommendations may contribute to disparities. Using simulation...

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