Head and neck cancer can be a scary diagnosis. It's a type of cancer that starts in the squamous cells, which are thin, flat cells that look like fish scales. They are found in the tissues that line the mouth, throat, and voice box. This cancer is often found in the mouth, nose, throat, sinuses, or
Colorectal cancer typically involves surgery as the main treatment. The idea of prehabilitation is to boost a patient's physical abilities before surgery. This helps lower the chances of problems during and after the operation. The big question is, what exactly should prehabilitation involve? Should
Audre Lorde's "The Cancer Journals" (2020) offers a deep dive into her life after a mastectomy. It's a story of resilience and self-discovery. Lorde, a queer woman of color, faced a tough battle with breast cancer. She didn't just survive; she thrived. She didn't just cope; she transformed.
In the battle against cancer, spotting the disease early is super important. Traditional methods, while reliable, can be invasive, expensive, and slow. Plus, they might not catch cancer in its early stages. That's where electrochemical biosensing comes in. This method is fast, affordable, and super
In the world of politics, moments of unity are rare. But when a 13-year-old cancer survivor, Devarjaye DJ Daniel, was honored as an honorary Secret Service agent, it seemed like a moment of bipartisan agreement. The young boy, who has been fighting brain and spine cancer, was introduced by President
Woody Paige, a 78-year-old sports journalist, is facing a double whammy: a recent cancer surgery and the end of his long-running TV show. But he's taking it all in stride. Paige underwent facial surgery for melanoma last month, but the good news is, he's cancer-free. He's got a six-inch scar, but h
A young boy from Okanagan is making a splash in the world of fundraising. Jack McNeil, a 10-year-old from Salmon Arm, has been on a mission to raise $10, 000 for cancer research. He has already completed a 2. 5km swim and a run from Salmon Arm to Enderby. This journey started with a simple goal of r
Cancer treatment is a tough battle, but scientists have found a way to make it easier. They created a new tool called MA@E, which is a special kind of liposome. Liposomes are tiny bubbles that can carry medicines inside them. These liposomes are super stable and can carry two powerful weapons: gold
Cancer is a complex disease influenced by many factors, including lifestyle choices. Sleep, a crucial part of our daily routine, has been under the microscope for its potential role in cancer risk. Most studies have focused on how long we sleep, but recent attention has shifted to when we sleep and
Cervical adenocarcinoma (ADC) is a type of cervical cancer that is more aggressive than other types, such as squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). This aggression is linked to the tumor immune microenvironment (TIME) and the way cancer cells vary within the tumor, known as intratumor heterogeneity. These f
