Follicular lymphoma is a slow-growing cancer that often comes back after treatment, especially in people whose disease worsens within two years of starting therapy. For years, chemoimmunotherapy was the go-to option, but now doctors are turning to gentler treatments that don’t rely on chemotherapy.
A century ago, cancer in pets was rare—just one dog in 100 and one cat in 300 faced it. Today, those numbers have flipped dramatically. Now, nearly one in every two dogs and one in three cats will develop cancer in their lifetime. The big question isn’t about genetics; dogs and cats haven’t evolved
People who fight cancer often feel that the battle is just about medicine, but the truth is it touches every part of life. In many rural parts of Maine, patients and their families must learn to cope with this struggle mostly on their own. A different way of caring, called supportive cancer ca
Air pollution is a huge global issue. We breathe in tiny specks every day. These particles are called particulate matter, or PM. They come in different sizes, like PM10 and PM2. 5. When we inhale them, they travel all the way down into our lungs. This isn't just harmless dust. Scientists know these
Survivors of breast cancer often struggle to get back into everyday life after treatment. A study in China looked at how these women rebuild their social world. Sixteen participants shared stories about life after the diagnosis. The research used open‑ended interviews and careful analysis t
In a bright corner of South Coast Plaza, music and community collide to celebrate those who have beaten cancer. A local composer‑teacher, known for turning feelings into sound, wrote a four‑minute piece inspired by an Emily Dickinson poem. The melody moves through loss, calm and renewed courage, mir
A form of vitamin B3 called nicotinamide has been studied for its potential to lower the risk of certain skin cancers. Early lab work suggested it might help protect skin cells from damage, but real-world results haven’t been as clear. Some trials showed a small drop in cases of non-melanoma skin ca
Every day, millions of people grab a soda or a diet drink without thinking about long-term effects. But new findings suggest these choices might do more than just add empty calories. Studies now show that both sugary sodas and artificially sweetened drinks could be quietly raising the risk of liver
Most women fighting cervical cancer need brachytherapy—a targeted radiation method—to fully beat the disease. But this treatment isn’t always easy to find, especially in poorer nations. Nigeria has one of Africa’s busiest cancer centers, yet many patients still miss out on this life-saving option. R
Cancer patients often face a tough choice: wait years for a drug proven to work or try newer treatments that might help but aren’t fully tested yet. In the U. S. , one program lets patients get early access to drugs with less evidence, as long as there’s some sign they might help. But do patients re
