MYSTERIOUS: 7 - What They Never Told You

‘It would be cheaper if I died:’ Cancer patients are battling insurance companies for their lives

IN FOCUS: EXCLUSIVE: Cancer patients, oncologists and advocates tell Rhian Lubin why the US health insurance system needs urgent reform, and is risking the lives of Americans fighting the disease

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

Zymeworks, Jazz Pharmaceuticals Stocks Climb On Robust Gastroesophageal Trial Outcomes And Upcoming Regulatory Plans

Zymeworks Inc. (NASDAQ:ZYME) stock is surging on Monday, with a session volume of 2.17 million, compared to an average volume of 728.75K, according to Benzinga Pro.

Benzinga · Nov 17, 2025

Some women start menopause after surgery or medical treatment. Here’s how it’s different

For most women, menopause occurs naturally around the age of 49. In the lead up to menopause, the quality and quantity of eggs declines over time. Then the ovaries stop releasing eggs completely.

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2025

Thunder guard Nikola Topic, 20, undergoing treatment for testicular cancer

Oklahoma City Thunder say their 2024 first-round draft pick, Nikola Topic, is undergoing chemotherapy to treat testicular cancer

The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2025

'Chemo brain' may stem from damage to the brain's drainage system

An early-stage study has found that a common chemotherapy drug disrupts lymphatic cells in the tissue surrounding the brain. This is linked to memory issues in mice.

LiveScience · Oct 30, 2025

‘Embarrassing’ cancer symptom kept teen from speaking up for months

The teenager underwent gruelling chemotherapy and radiotherapy for several months

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025

How a new light-based cancer treatment could destroy tumours without harming healthy cells – using LEDs

Cancer treatment has come a long way, but many of today’s therapies still come with steep costs: not just financial, but physical and emotional too. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy remain vital tools, yet they often damage healthy cells alongside cancerous ones, leaving patients exhausted and vulnerable to long-term side effects.

The Conversation · Oct 22, 2025

We Treat Cancer and Overlook the Damage to Others: Why Childhood Cancer and Autism Are Rising and What We Must Do Now

The standard assumption is that once the medication is in a patient, that process is over. But that's not correct. The USP 800 standard recognizes that "handling body fluids (e.g., urine, feces, sweat, or vomit)" from patients treated with these life-altering chemicals is an avoidable risk.

International Business Times · Oct 21, 2025

What's Going On With Summit Therapeutics Stock On Monday?

Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:SMMT) stock is trading lower on Monday. The company shared progress on its lead drug candidate and third-quarter financial results.

Benzinga · Oct 20, 2025

Merck's Keytruda Plus Chemo Regimen Shows Overall Survival Benefit In Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Patients

Merck Co. Inc. (NYSE:MRK) announced data from the Phase 3 KEYNOTE-B96 trial (ENGOT-ov65) of Keytruda (pembrolizumab) in combination with chemotherapy (paclitaxel) with or without Roche Holdings AG’s (OTC:RHHBY) Avastin (bevacizumab).

Benzinga · Oct 16, 2025