Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric metabolic surgery (BMS), is often used to treat severe obesity. But does it also affect cancer risk? This is a tricky question. Some studies say yes, others say no. The problem is that most studies don't follow people for long enough to see if cancer deve
Cancer survivors often face many challenges. These challenges can be physical, mental, or emotional. A recent study looked at a new way to help them. The plan is called the Transdiagnostic Oncology Program (TOP). It is led by family doctors and involves many different types of support. The goal of
Suzanne Rogers, a familiar face on daytime TV, has some positive news to share. The 82-year-old actress, known for her role as Maggie Horton on "Days of Our Lives, " recently revealed that she is now in remission after battling stage 2 colorectal cancer. Rogers shared this update during the show's
PD-L1 is a protein that can interfere with the immune system's ability to function properly. Some researchers believe it might play a significant role in epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC). However, there's still a lot of uncertainty about how PD-L1 affects treatment outcomes or if it's linked to resis
Prince William recently shared some personal insights during his trip to Brazil. He talked about how he and Kate, Princess of Wales, handled telling their kids about her cancer diagnosis. William mentioned that being open with children about tough situations is crucial, even if it's a bit of a tight
Alex Singleton, a 31-year-old linebacker for the Denver Broncos, recently shared some tough news: he's been diagnosed with testicular cancer. This all started after a random drug test in late October. The test showed high levels of a hormone called hCG, which can sometimes be a sign of cancer. Sing
A recent study has uncovered a surprising link between mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and improved survival rates in cancer patients. This isn’t about curing cancer, but it does suggest that these vaccines might give the immune system a helpful nudge. Researchers found that patients with advanced melanoma
Tarek El Moussa, a well-known face on HGTV, recently shared his journey of battling two types of cancer at once. It all started when a viewer noticed something odd about his neck and sent an email to the network. This simple act led to a life-changing discovery for Tarek. He was just 31 years old w
Alex Singleton, a key player for the Denver Broncos, recently faced a tough challenge off the field. He had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his testicle. This news came after a routine drug test showed unusual hormone levels. Instead of dwelling on the scary diagnosis, Singleton focused on
Papillary thyroid cancer, or PTC, is a common type of thyroid cancer. Most people with PTC live for at least 10 years after treatment. But sometimes, the cancer can come back. This is called recurrence. It happens in about 4. 3% to 35% of cases. When PTC comes back, it often spreads to nearby lymph
