A class of drug called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) that are used to treat acid reflux and heartburn have been linked to an increased risk of stomach cancer for some…
According to a story from the Lancashire Telegraph, Dr. John Timms, age 48, was recently diagnosed with a rare and deadly form of cancer: mesothelioma. Dr. Timms had committed much…
A team of researchers led by Prof. Michael N. Hall from Biozentrum, University of Basel, have discovered a tumour suppressor protein called LHPP. Their paper, published in the science journal…
According to a story from curetoday.com, a recent study indicated that many patients with uveal melanoma reported having unmet psychological and informational needs, particularly in the first several months after…
Southampton General Hospital has appointed the UK’s first specialist nurse to give treatment and advice to those suffering from mesothelioma, reports the Southern Daily Echo. Mesothelioma, also known as asbestos…
Ashley Moore survived cancer. For many people, that’s enough. Moore, however, chose to give back in a surprisingly direct and immediate way. She decided to become a nurse. Keep reading…
According to a story from Everyday Health, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has recently approved a new drug for the treatment of recently diagnosed patients with Hodgkin disease.…
March is not just multiple myeloma awareness month... ...it is multiple myeloma ACTION month! Multiple myeloma is a form of cancer that develops in a type of white blood cell…
According to a story from biospace.com, a research team from the National Cancer Institute was able to successfully deliver an experimental nanomedicine to mice that had rare cancers such as…
According to a story from The European Society For Medical Oncology, a recent study shows that young adults and teenagers are less likely to adhere to follow-up guidelines following treatment…
A team lead by geneticist Christopher Gregg from the University of Utah conducted a study on elephant genes that discovered why elephants don't get cancer, reported by News 4 Tucson.…
New technology always peeks out from around the corner. Modern medicine chugs along just fine, but some people think precision medicine could be the future. Precision medicine is an individualized,…
A new study by Northwestern scientists shares that patients with Huntington's disease are much less likely to develop cancer because the disease is toxic to cancer cells, recently reported by News…
The Southern Daily Echo originally reported that a majority of pancreatic cancer patients don't receive life-extending treatment after diagnosis. Recently, the Pancreatic Cancer UK charity reported that only a small…
Lyndsey Rowe wanted to make sure her son left a legacy. Lloyd always wanted to help people, but a lost battle against brain cancer prevented him from doing all of…
Dr. Woodrin Wright studies telomeres – the part of our DNA that determines aging. It's also involved in some cancers. It seems like a cruel irony then that Dr. Wright…
Dave Fuehrer, a competitive bodybuilder, was diagnosed twice with testicular cancer, reports PM 360 Online. He expressed that the second diagnosis was so much harder, as he was recently married…
Many teenagers live as if they consider themselves nearly immortal, more concerned with navigating social circles than staying alive. Frightening as that actually can be, it’s a far step from…
Biopharmaceutical company CorMEdix Inc. announced on Friday, February 23rd that its product taurolidine received orphan drug status from the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA). Taurolidine exists currently…
You might think that completing cancer treatment and surviving the terrible experience would be the ultimate relief, yet, a new report shares the heightened stress cancer survivors face, reports CBC…
England’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recently approved three new thyroid cancer treatments for their National Health Service (NHS). The new treatments provide a wider variety of…
According to Yahoo! News UK, cancer survival rates have increased over the passed ten years. However, the progress hasn't been evenly distributed across the board of varying cancers. According to…
Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue makes a splash every season it comes out. Historically, this has not always been for the most empowering reasons. This years issue, however, features at least…
Pancreatic cancer carries one of the highest mortality rates of any cancer worldwide. One reason for this is that the disease is inexplicably aggressive. It metastasizes early. New research, however,…
Getting back to the workplace post-cancer treatment is known to be good for cancer survivors, as they establish a normal routine again, but with that said, there are many factors…
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