CANCER

Jul 12 2025HEALTH

Building a Better Digital Hub for Young Cancer Fighters

Young people who beat cancer often find it tough to get the help they need online. Right now, the digital support out there is all over the place. It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack. A new idea is to bring everyone together to build a better online platform. This platform should be easy

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

When to Start Chemo After Ovarian Cancer Surgery?

Ovarian cancer treatment often involves surgery followed by chemotherapy. But when should the chemo start? This is a big question. A recent study looked into this. It wanted to see how the time between surgery and chemo affects survival rates. First, the basics. Ovarian cancer is serious. Surgery i

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Cancer Care: The Missing Link in Biomarker Testing

In the realm of advanced cancer treatment, biomarker testing is a crucial tool. It helps doctors pick the best targeted therapy for each patient. Yet, many people with advanced cancer do not get this vital testing. This is a big problem. Guidelines suggest that everyone with advanced cancer should

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

How Temperature and Saliva Affect Oral Cancer Cells

Oral cancer often appears in a specific area of the mouth, shaped like a U. This area includes the floor of the mouth, the sides of the tongue, and the back part near the tonsils. Scientists are still trying to figure out why this happens and how cells in this area deal with changes in temperature a

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

How Smart Tech is Changing the Way We Fight Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is a big deal. It's one of the most common and deadly cancers out there. Every year, about 2 million people get it, and 1. 8 million lose their lives because of it. And it's only getting worse. By 2050, experts think there could be 3. 8 million new cases. That's why finding it early and

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Boosting Health and Happiness for Breast Cancer Survivors

Breast cancer can really take a toll on the body. It often leads to lower cardiorespiratory fitness, changes in body composition, and increased fatigue. All of these can make life feel harder and less enjoyable. But here's some good news: a recent study looked at how exercise can help. The study fo

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Fighting Back: New Hope for Lung Cancer Brain Spread

Lung cancer is a major killer, claiming many lives each year. One of the scariest things that can happen is when lung cancer spreads to the brain. This is called brain metastasis, or BM for short. It's a big problem for people with a type of lung cancer called non-small cell lung cancer, or NSCLC. B

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Closing the Gap: How to Improve Lung Cancer Care for Māori

Lung cancer hits Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand hard. It's the top killer among cancers for them. More Māori lose their lives to lung cancer each year than from the next five most common cancers combined. This is a big problem that needs attention. The story doesn't end there. Māori often get worse

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Lung Cancer Patients: The Hidden Struggle with Fatigue, Pain, and Sleep

Lung cancer patients often face a tough trio of symptoms: fatigue, pain, and sleep disturbances. These issues don't just happen alone; they're linked, creating a cluster of problems that can make life even harder for those already battling cancer. Researchers wanted to understand this cluster bette

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer's Hidden Toll in Ghana: More Than Just a Health Issue

Breast cancer is a big deal worldwide, especially for women. In Ghana, it's not just about the disease itself. The treatment and side effects can make women feel like they're losing a part of themselves. This isn't just a health problem. It's a social and economic issue too. Many women face big cha

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