Last week, Dr. Francis Collins shared his prostate cancer diagnosis. This is a moment for us to all understand the importance of regular screening. It is imperative that we shift the conversation from screening to management. Here's why. linkedin.com/pulse/imperati…

'We must change the narrative on cancer prevention to one that instills confidence in the process rather than discomfort and fear.'

- Robin Cole & Alicia Zhou, PhD, Chief Science Officer Color, explain how to address stigma in prostate cancer care, especially for Black men

Excited to share this FORTUNE piece I co-authored with Super Bowl champion Robin Cole about the importance of prostate cancer screening especially for Black Men. We need to start talking more openly to save lives! fortune.com/2024/04/12/pro…

Congratulations to Karen Knudsen, MBA PhD on being named to the @CNBCChangemakers list! At Color, we have been lucky to work with Dr. Knudsen's team to ensure our cancer detection programs for employers are designed with scientific/medical rigor. I couldn't agree with her more on this:

I am thrilled to share today's groundbreaking milestone from AllofUsResearch - 275M novel variants, 50% from individuals of non-European ancestry. A testament of one of our principles Color: if we increase access, we can decrease health disparities. linkedin.com/pulse/unlockin…

Hot off the presses this week in JAMA, a groundbreaking cost-effectiveness analysis that demonstrates how impactful precision prevention can be - not just saving lives, but dollars too. #PrecisionMedicine #CancerPrevention

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Today, the cost of cancer accounts for close to 3% of US GDP. That is almost as much as the US spends on defense... Think about that...

For employers, Cancer is already the top driver of large companies’ health care costs, and in the coming year, employers are bracing for the…

I'm diving into the 2024 American Cancer Society Facts and Figure Report. Did you know that colorectal cancer and breast cancer incidence under age 50 is going up? Here are my key takeaways on how we can curb incidence and improve survival. linkedin.com/pulse/confront…

Today’s report from American Cancer Society about increased incidence of certain cancers—especially in young people—is a wake up call for action. Here’s Alicia Zhou, PhD on why this news matters, and why it's so critical for people to (1) know their overall cancer risk and (2) get screened. 🧵

Lung cancer doesn't have to be a death sentence. I had the privilege to write for MedCity News about how early detection can make all the difference. It's time to challenge misconceptions and take action! 🎗️ #FightLungCancer #EarlyDetection medcitynews.com/2024/01/a-smok…

'It’s high time we reframe how we think about lung cancer by ending the shame and judgment. I care less about if you quit smoking, I care more that you get screened. No one should have to die, period.'

-Chief Science Officer Alicia Zhou, PhD in MedCity News medcitynews.com/2024/01/a-smok…

📬 Revolutionizing cancer screening from your mailbox! Winer et al's study published in JAMA last year shows how HPV self-sampling kits can drastically increase screening rates and save lives. #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth linkedin.com/pulse/mailbox-…

Exploring the revolutionary role of #AI in healthcare. 🩺💻 Here's my take on a recent JAMA article about ChatGPT's ability to respond to patient queries. Is Dr. ChatGPT ready to take over all patient interactions? My answer is a very nuanced, yes. linkedin.com/pulse/ai-medic…

A JAMA study published last week reveals a crucial truth: Diverse representation in clinical trials does NOT slow down progress. 🌍🔬 It's time to embrace diversity for faster, more effective cancer treatments. Read more ➡️ linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

New research in JAMA offers comforting insights for BRCA-positive breast cancer survivors considering pregnancy. The study, involving 4732 survivors, shows reassuringly positive outcomes—healthy pregnancies and unchanged cancer outcomes. jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/…

Revolutionizing early detection! Can Pap smear tests be used as a screening method for ovarian cancer? Here's my take on the Sci Trans Med paper published earlier this week. linkedin.com/pulse/using-pa… #OvarianCancer #EarlyDetection

I am incredibly excited and proud to unveil our new, free lung cancer screening program through American Cancer Society and Color Health #EveryCancerEveryLife

So proud to launch our lung screening access program today. Through our program, anyone can use Color’s free lung cancer risk assessment tool to get assistance in booking a scan.

Please spread the word! Together, we all {s}can!