Maria Menounos, a familiar face on TV, has had her share of health scares. In 2017, she had a brain tumor called a meningioma removed. It was benign, but it still caused problems. She had to deal with the aftermath of surgery and learned to pay more attention to her health. Fast forward to 2022, Maria started feeling bloated and had pain in her upper abdomen. Doctor...
Breast density can make it tough to spot cancer on mammograms. That's why researchers decided to compare two methods: the usual mammogram and a newer one called contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM). They wanted to see if CESM could handle dense breasts better. Dense breasts have more glandular tissue and less fat, which can hide tumors on a standard mammogr...
DNA in our blood can reveal a lot about our health. But to use it for spotting cancer, scientists need to clean it up first. The way they do this can make a huge difference. Right now, there's no agreement on the best cleanup method. This makes it hard to use DNA for cancer detection. Researchers decided to investigate. They wanted to see how different cleanup metho...
Artificial intelligence might soon be able to detect throat cancer just by listening to a person's voice. This is according to a recent study that focused on men with larynx cancer. The larynx, also known as the voice box, is where the vocal cords are located. When cancer affects this area, it can change the way a person sounds. Researchers found that men with laryn...
Researchers have found a way to spot cancer early, before symptoms show up. They looked at blood samples from a big study on heart health. The study was about heart attacks and strokes, but scientists found something unexpected. They saw cancer clues in the blood years before people were diagnosed. The team checked blood from 52 people. Some had cancer later, and so...
Alonzo Mourning, a name that echoes through the halls of basketball history, has faced battles beyond the court. His story is one of resilience and the power of early detection. In 2000, during the Sydney Olympics, Mourning felt unusually tired and swollen. He initially brushed it off, but a diagnosis revealed he had FSGS, a rare kidney disease that disproportionatel...
Colon cancer is on the rise among younger adults, catching many off guard. This is a serious issue, as early detection can significantly improve survival rates. One tool that's gaining attention is the fecal immunochemical test, or FIT. This at-home test checks for hidden blood in stool, a potential sign of colon cancer. It's affordable, costing around $49, and can b...
In the battle against prostate cancer, knowing if it has spread beyond the prostate is key. This spread, known as extracapsular extension, can make surgery more complicated and increase the risk of cancer coming back. A new AI tool, AutoRadAI, is stepping up to help doctors make this call. AutoRadAI is not your average AI. It's a smart system that looks at MRI scans...
Oral cancer often starts with changes in the mouth that might seem minor. These changes are called oral potentially malignant disorders. They are crucial to spot early because they can turn into cancer. The usual way to diagnose oral cancer is by taking a small piece of tissue from a suspicious area and looking at it under a microscope. This is called a biopsy. Ther...
Prostate cancer is a big deal among Latino men in the U. S. There are some striking differences between those born in the U. S. and those who migrated from other countries. The numbers show that U. S. -born Latino men have a higher chance of getting prostate cancer. This is a fact that needs more attention. The reasons behind this trend are not fully understood. ...