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Harry Jowsey reveals skin cancer diagnosis at age 26 - here's what to know about the 'scary' disease

Reminder to wear sunscreen and get skin checked regularly for early detection. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Wellness

How to Avoid One of the Deadliest Forms of Skin Cancer

It's crucial to take skin cancer risks seriously, as sunlight's UV rays are a leading factor; early detection and simple preventive measures can help reduce risks. [ more ]

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YouTube, Twitch gaming streamer Ninja reveals skin cancer diagnosis at 32

Ninja revealed melanoma diagnosis

Importance of skin checkups for early detection [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

ESPN's Hannah Storm, 'shocked' by breast cancer diagnosis, promotes regular mammograms

Regular mammograms are essential for early breast cancer detection even in the absence of risk factors or symptoms.

Early detection of breast cancer through screenings like mammograms can lead to successful treatment outcomes. [ more ]

Vulture

Medicine

Olivia Munn Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Double Mastectomy

Olivia Munn revealed her breast cancer diagnosis, the importance of early detection through risk assessments, and urged others to prioritize their health. [ more ]

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Charity encourages genetic testing to prevent breast cancer, aid research | CBC News

Genetic testing can reveal gene mutations like BRCA1 and BRCA2, indicating a higher risk of breast cancer.

Early detection through genetic testing allows for preventive measures like mastectomy or regular screenings to improve outcomes and contribute to research. [ more ]

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Olivia Munn reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer

Olivia Munn shares breast cancer diagnosis on Instagram with a message of hope and awareness.

Early detection through proactive health measures like genetic testing and risk assessment can make a difference in treatment options. [ more ]

BBC News

Lynch syndrome: Regular bowel cancer checks for those at highest risk

Regular cancer checks for Lynch syndrome can save lives by detecting cancers early.

Genetic testing for Lynch syndrome is now available for those with bowel and endometrial cancer. [ more ]

BKReader

Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer Prevention

Regular screenings are key to early detection of colorectal cancer, improving survival rates.

Preventative strategies like healthy diet and lifestyle choices can significantly decrease the risk of developing colorectal cancer. [ more ]

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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: The Importance of Screening and Early Detection

Cervical cancer is preventable and treatable.

Regular screening and early detection are key to improving outcomes. [ more ]

Fatherhood.gov

5 months ago

8 Tips for Better Prostate Health | Fatherhood.gov

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among American men.

Lifestyle changes and early detection can help prevent prostate cancer. [ more ]

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The Mercury News

1 week ago

Women in technology

Mammograms should start at 40, panel says, as breast cancer rates rise in younger women

Mammograms should start at age 40 for women every other year, aligning with other medical groups' recommendations. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

London

Ballsy testicular cancer awareness campaign unveiled on Westminster Bridge

Testicular cancer cases doubled in 3 decades. [ more ]

Wareable

Wearables

How Whoop's Health Monitor guided me through a nasty bug - Wareable

Whoop's Health Monitor tracks five core metrics for general well-being like resting heart rate and HRV.

Abnormalities in metrics like resting heart rate can indicate illness, stress, or lifestyle factors, aiding in early detection. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

Wellness

People Who've Had Cancer Are Sharing The First Symptom They Noticed That Something Was Wrong

Early detection is crucial in cancer recovery.

Listening to the body's signals can lead to timely diagnosis. [ more ]

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Wellness

Experts Shared 5 Signs That You Should Get A Colonoscopy Before Age 45

Colorectal cancer rates increasing in younger adults in the US.

Importance of early screening for colorectal cancer based on symptoms. [ more ]

News Center

Medicine

Examining Infection Rates in Prostate Cancer Biopsies - News Center

Transperineal and transrectal prostate biopsies show similar low infection rates.

Early detection of prostate cancer is crucial for improving patient outcomes. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Medicine

People urged to ask their GP for simple kidney health test to detect 'silent disease'

Early detection is crucial in managing CKD.

CKD is closely linked to hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes. [ more ]

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A 5-Minute Quiz Revealed Olivia Munn's Breast Cancer Risk. You Can Take It Too

The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool is a free, easy-to-use online questionnaire that accurately predicts breast cancer risk.

Experts recommend women over 35 complete the tool to assess their risk of developing breast cancer. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

I'm A Colorectal Cancer Doctor - Here Are 5 Things I'd Never, Ever Do

Cases of colorectal cancer increasing among young adults, new screening guidelines advise starting at 45.

Regular colonoscopies important for those with inflammatory bowel disease; early screening crucial for all adults. [ more ]

Mail Online

Ovarian cancer patients googled symptoms a YEAR before diagnosis

Search engine data can potentially help detect ovarian cancer earlier by analyzing symptoms searched online.

Ovarian cancer can show warning signs like urinary symptoms and pelvic pain months in advance before traditional diagnosis. [ more ]

Harvard Gazette

Surprising link to an everyday food in cancer findings - Harvard Gazette

Oleic acid in olive oil linked to cancer metastasis

Early detection crucial for successful cancer treatment [ more ]

BuzzFeed

4 Sneaky Signs Of Lung Cancer You Should Know About

Early detection is crucial for increasing survival rates with lung cancer.

Low-dose CT scans are recommended for adults with a smoking history for lung cancer screening. [ more ]

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Let King Charles's illness finally change how we speak about cancer: it's not about winning' or losing' a war' | Simon Jenkins

The coverage of King Charles' cancer diagnosis has highlighted the ongoing taboo and fear surrounding the disease.

Cancer is no longer a death sentence, with high survival rates for many types of cancer when diagnosed early. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Fitness trackers find new symptom of depression - body temperature

Fitness tracking rings were used in a COVID-19 study to detect early symptoms of the virus.

The study also found a correlation between higher body temperatures and depressive symptoms. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Cancer Deaths Are Falling, but There May Be an Asterisk

Cancer deaths in the US have been declining, with four million deaths prevented since 1991.

The number of new cancer cases has increased to over two million in 2023. [ more ]

Engadget

Artificial intelligence

MIT experts develop AI models that can detect pancreatic cancer early

MIT researchers developed a neural network called PRISM that can detect pancreatic cancer at a higher rate than current diagnostic standards.

PRISM was trained on diverse sets of real electronic health records, surpassing the scale of information typically used for AI models in this field. [ more ]

New York Post