Cancer vaccines are already a reality—but your doctor might not tell you about them unless you ask “Patients need to advocate for themselves." Fortune · Feb 4, 2023
US cancer deaths drop 33% since 1991, new report says American Cancer Society calculates that 3.8m lives have been saved, highlighting HPV’s role in tackling cervical cancer The Guardian - US · Jan 14, 2023
Treatment rates boom but patients report one 'unbearable’ symptom of advanced cancer Sufferers often describe an ongoing sense of extreme tiredness that can 'affect you physically, mentally and emotionally' and does not get better with rest Wales Online · Jan 9, 2023
Advanced cancer patients report this one ‘unbearable’ symptom - as treatment rates boom Cancer patients often describe an ongoing sense of extreme tiredness that can 'affect you physically, mentally and emotionally' and does not get better with rest Daily Mirror · Jan 9, 2023
Kirstie Alley died from colon cancer, a silent disease that usually doesn't have symptoms until it's too late. Here's what you need to know The “Cheers” actress was 71. Fortune · Dec 6, 2022
Consumer Health: Quitting smoking is hard — increase your chance of success The American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November for more than 40 years. This year, it's on Thursday, Nov. 17, and you can join thousands of people across the country taking charge of their health that day by quitting smoking. Tribune News Service · Nov 15, 2022
This vital cancer screening test saves countless lives — why is it still so controversial? Screening for colon cancer contributed markedly to a decline in colorectal cancer cases and deaths over the past several decades. Inverse · Nov 7, 2022
Mayo Clinic Minute: Understanding lung cancer November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Each year, more people die from lung cancer than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined, according to the American Cancer Society. Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022
Research: Adult Cancer Survivors Have Higher Risk Of Bone Fractures The study also demonstrated that among cancer survivors 5 or more years after diagnosis, physical exercise may be related to a lower risk of fracture and that continued smoking was associated with a greater risk. Read on for details: Dynamite News · Nov 4, 2022
Consumer Health: Treating liver cancer More than 41,000 new cases of primary liver cancer and intrahepatic bile duct cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, and more than 30,000 people will die of these diseases, according to the American Cancer Society. Tribune News Service · Oct 31, 2022
Mary J. Blige, Jill Biden team up for cancer prevention R&B singer Mary J The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022
Is antiperspirant bad for you? Dermatologists debunk the persistent fear While there's no evidence antiperspirants cause cancer, there might be some reasons to avoid it. We spoke to dermatologists to help you parse antiperspirant myths from reality. Inverse · Oct 24, 2022
Consumer Health: What is a mammogram, and why are they important? Breast cancer accounts for 1 in 3 of all new cancers diagnosed in women in the U.S. each year, according to the American Cancer Society. It's estimated that more than 43,00 women in the U.S. will die from breast cancer this year. Tribune News Service · Oct 24, 2022
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Don’t skip routine mammograms Here are some key facts to know about mammograms and why the screenings are important. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 19, 2022
The Conversation · Oct 19, 2022 Colonoscopy is still the most recommended screening for colorectal cancer, despite conflicting headlines and flawed interpretations of a new study A recently published study in a high-profile medical journal appeared to call into question the efficacy of colonoscopy, a proven and widely utilized strategy for the screening and prevention of colorectal cancer.
WEKU · Oct 13, 2022 Colonoscopies save lives. Doctors push back against European study that casts doubt Colon cancer specialists worry that results of a study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine could be misconstrued, and keep patients from getting lifesaving cancer screening.
Reuters · Oct 12, 2022 Pink ribbon and Breast Cancer Campaign celebrate 30th anniversary The pink ribbon symbol of breast cancer awareness is now 30 years old.
Tribune News Service · Sep 29, 2022 Consumer Health: What do you know about these 3 rare childhood cancers? Childhood cancer rates have been rising slightly for the past few decades, and about 10,470 children in the U.S. under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer in 2022, according to the American Cancer Society.
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022 In a nod to JFK, Biden pushing 'moonshot' to fight cancer President Joe Biden is set to channel John F. Kennedy on the 60th anniversary of the former president’s moonshot speech
The Times of India · Sep 3, 2022 Jane Fonda on cancer, chemo treatments and why she feels very lucky: "It’s time we talk not only about cure but also the causes" American actress and climate activist Jane Seymour Fonda on Saturday wrote about her cancer treatment in a long post on social media. The actress took to Instagram on being diagnosed with cancer and having the treatments.
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022 Does sunscreen expire, what does SPF mean and which type is best? Keep your skin protected as temperatures rise this week
Daily Mirror · Aug 15, 2022 Pancreatic cancer: Four common symptoms that can be mistaken for heatstroke In hot weather, it can be easy to mistake signs of a serious illness for the symptoms of heat exhaustion. According to experts, sweating and confusion are just some of the signs you could be overlooking in summer.
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2022 Does sunscreen expire, what does SPF mean and which type is best? Keep your skin protected as temperatures rise this week
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022 Does sunscreen expire, what does SPF mean and which type is best? Keep your skin protected as temperatures rise this week
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022 Olivia Newton-John told women to ‘trust their instincts’ after first mammogram failed to pick up breast cancer Actor previously revealed in 2020 that her initial mammogram didn’t detect the illness