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Cancer
fromwww.nytimes.com
17 hours ago

What Is It Like to Get Cancer When You're Young?

Cancer is increasingly affecting individuals under 50, impacting their lives and relationships significantly.
Cancer
fromwww.nytimes.com
17 hours ago

What Is It Like to Get Cancer When You're Young?

Cancer is increasingly affecting individuals under 50, impacting their lives and relationships significantly.
#endometriosis
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

AR tech prepares patients for endometriosis surgery

A new augmented reality system helps patients with endometriosis understand their condition and surgical options more clearly.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'I waited 30 years for my endometriosis diagnosis'

Many women face long delays in endometriosis diagnosis, leading to severe health complications and pain.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

AR tech prepares patients for endometriosis surgery

A new augmented reality system helps patients with endometriosis understand their condition and surgical options more clearly.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'I waited 30 years for my endometriosis diagnosis'

Many women face long delays in endometriosis diagnosis, leading to severe health complications and pain.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

5 Biotechs That Big Pharma Could Snap Up as Oncology M&A Heats Up

Incyte tops this list due to its rare combination of commercial scale, cash generation, and pipeline depth. The company posted FY2025 revenue of $5.14 billion, up 21.2% YoY, anchored by Jakafi generating $828.2 million in Q4 2025 alone (+7% YoY) and Opzelura delivering $207.3 million (+28% YoY). With $3.58 billion in cash and 14 pivotal clinical trials underway, Incyte offers an acquirer immediate revenue, margin expansion potential, and a deep oncology pipeline spanning KRASG12D, CDK2 inhibition, and mutCALR.
Venture
#colorectal-cancer
fromBrooklyn Paper
6 days ago
Brooklyn

'We have to educate ourselves': Brooklyn doctors spotlight rising colon cancer in under-50s * Brooklyn Paper

Medicine
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Doctors told a woman she was too young for colon cancer and dismissed her symptoms for years. At 22, she was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer.

Young, healthy individuals can develop colorectal cancer; persistent rectal bleeding and other symptoms require prompt, thorough medical evaluation.
Public health
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I was 39 when diagnosed with the same cancer as James Van Der Beek - I had no risk factors and no family history'

Colorectal cancer can affect younger adults; screening can detect treatable stage 2 disease and symptom awareness is essential.
fromBrooklyn Paper
6 days ago
Brooklyn

'We have to educate ourselves': Brooklyn doctors spotlight rising colon cancer in under-50s * Brooklyn Paper

Cancer
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

NYU Doctor Warns of Rising Colon Cancer in NYC

Colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults, with early warning signs needing attention to improve outcomes.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Medicine

Doctors told a woman she was too young for colon cancer and dismissed her symptoms for years. At 22, she was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer.

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Public health

'I was 39 when diagnosed with the same cancer as James Van Der Beek - I had no risk factors and no family history'

Cancer
fromFortune
3 days ago

Cancer's grim calculus for the young: their insurance status can determine how long they survive | Fortune

Insurance status significantly impacts cancer survival rates among young adults, with private insurance leading to better outcomes than Medicaid or no insurance.
Cancer
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

The Family That Has No Stomachs

Karyn Paringatai faced a decision to remove her stomach due to a genetic risk of diffuse gastric cancer, a preventive measure against a deadly disease.
#prostate-cancer
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

I've been living under a shadow for 13 years': life with prostate cancer

A man diagnosed with hereditary prostate cancer at 52 has endured 13 years of intensive treatments and severe physical and psychological side effects that profoundly impact his quality of life and family.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

I've been living under a shadow for 13 years': life with prostate cancer

A man diagnosed with hereditary prostate cancer at 52 has endured 13 years of intensive treatments and severe physical and psychological side effects that profoundly impact his quality of life and family.
Cancer
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I Was Once Given Just Three Years to Live. A Specific Kind of Hope Could Help Cancer Patients Like Me.

A hip injury worsened over a year, leading to an MRI that revealed serious health issues requiring medical attention.
#lung-cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Cancer

I have stage four cancer there will be no cure, but death isn't necessarily imminent: this is how it feels to live in the long middle

Cancer
fromNature
1 week ago

Huge lung-cancer screening campaign boosts early diagnosis

A national screening programme for smokers aged 55 to 74 detects many early-stage lung tumors.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I have stage four cancer there will be no cure, but death isn't necessarily imminent: this is how it feels to live in the long middle

Stage four lung cancer transforms breath into a finite currency, dictating daily life and relationships amidst medical advancements that extend survival.
London food
fromTravel + Leisure
4 weeks ago

Breast Cancer Made Me Lose My Identity-Solo Travel Helped Me Find It Again

A woman diagnosed with breast cancer at 34 while living as an expat in Paris takes a final solo trip to London before undergoing mastectomy surgery, confronting loss of identity and bodily autonomy.
Women in technology
fromNature
1 month ago

Uncharted: Understanding women's health across the body

Women's health remains largely understudied due to historical exclusion from clinical research, creating significant gaps in understanding disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment across most health conditions.
Medicine
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

At 42, With Three Young Kids, I Got a Diagnosis That Would Have Me Dead in a Year. That Was Somehow Just the Beginning.

A 42-year-old man was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive bile duct cancer with a 10% five-year survival rate, after initially presenting with jaundice symptoms.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Endometriosis study aims for safer diagnosis

An NHS clinical trial tests a non-invasive diagnostic method using abdominal electrodes to detect endometriosis, potentially reducing diagnosis delays that currently require surgery.
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Heart disease in young women projected to rise sharply by 2050

Cardiovascular disease prevalence in U.S. women is projected to increase significantly by 2050, with nearly one-third of women aged 22-44 expected to develop some form of cardiovascular disease, while prevention efforts remain inadequate despite treatment advances.
Cancer
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Stop ignoring subtle signs of cancer. A doctor explains when to get medical help.

Early cancer symptoms are often subtle and easily missed, including unexplained fatigue, persistent pain, and digestive changes; persistent symptoms lasting over a week warrant medical evaluation.
#breast-cancer-screening
#breast-cancer
Cancer
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

My Friends Made Shocking Implications When I Was Diagnosed With Aggressive Cancer At 29

The just-world fallacy drives victim-blaming in cancer patients, as people seek to identify preventable causes to protect themselves from similar fates.
Medicine
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How trendy 'whole-body' scans can miss this serious illness

Full-body MRI scans often fail to reliably detect breast cancer despite imaging the entire body, misleading consumers who assume comprehensive screening includes breast cancer detection.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations

A report last year found unnecessary surgeries were carried out, cancers were missed and poor standards of care were delivered at the University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital. CDDTF said it wanted to support the patients it had let down, including by offering access to psychological support, and to ensure they knew how to make a claim or raise concerns with police.
Cancer
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Researchers praise stunning' results of new prostate cancer treatment

VIR-5500, a new immunotherapy drug, shrinks tumors in advanced prostate cancer patients with minimal side effects in early trials.
#cervical-cancer
Public health
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

When To Get Cancer Screenings & Whether At-Home Tests Are Legit

Regular, guideline-based cancer screenings enable early detection and improved outcomes amid rising cancer incidence and widespread at-home test misinformation.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Beyond Remission: Supporting Oncology Survivorship

Cancer survivorship transforms family relationships into a new, ongoing relational terrain requiring role renegotiation, communication adjustments, and systemic therapeutic support.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on cancer survival rates: there is good news about healthcare amid the gloom | Editorial

Cancer mortality in the UK has dropped 29% over 40 years, though recent progress has slowed with rising deaths from certain cancers and persistent treatment delays.
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Why did that cancer cell become drug-resistant? - Harvard Gazette

TimeVault records and stores cellular gene-expression history inside living cells, enabling retrieval of past gene-activity information to study differentiation, stress responses, adaptation, and drug resistance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Cancer death rate in Britain down by almost a third since 1980s

These figures represent decades of crucial scientific breakthroughs. From vaccines that prevent cancer to kinder, more targeted treatments. Because of this, thousands more people today can make memories, reach milestones and spend precious time with their loved ones.
Cancer
Cancer
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

How to Help Friends Dealing With Cancer

Show up with active listening, avoid unsolicited advice, and never dismiss cancer patients' experiences with false reassurance.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Women calling for greater support with menopause

Women in the Channel Islands face severe menopause symptoms and report inadequate local support and healthcare responsiveness.
Medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The very long road from a cancer cure' in mice to one in humans

Promising mouse cancer cures often fail to become safe, effective human drugs; premature media claims can create false patient expectations and hinder responsible research progress.
Cancer
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Breast cancer in young women has increased by 29% in three decades

Breast cancer diagnoses in women aged 20-54 have increased 29% since 1990, while rates in older women remain stable, shifting the disease's age profile.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Game-changing' urine tests could detect breast cancer, endometriosis and PCOS

Home-based urine tests are being developed to detect breast cancer, endometriosis, and PCOS with high accuracy, potentially reducing diagnostic waiting times.
Cancer
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Three sisters and a dilemma: what to do when you inherit a genetic mutation that can cause cancer

Three sisters discovered they carry the BRCA1 gene mutation, which significantly increases breast and ovarian cancer risk, after their cousin's rapid cancer diagnosis prompted family genetic testing.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Quarter of healthy years lost to breast cancer are due to lifestyle factors, research finds

Over 25% of healthy years lost to breast cancer result from lifestyle factors including red meat consumption and smoking, with projections showing global cases rising from 2.3 million to 3.5 million by 2050.
Cancer
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A new report reveals that a third of colon cancer cases now occur in the rectum. Take these steps to protect yourself at any age.

Rectal cancer cases are rising dramatically in people under 50, doubling from 1998 to 2022, suggesting an environmental or behavioral trigger rather than lifestyle factors alone.
Cancer
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A 20-year-old woman had waves of stomach pain for months. She was eventually diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer.

Katie Davis was diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer at age 20 after initial misdiagnosis of an ovarian cyst, discovered through colonoscopy when symptoms worsened.
#bowel-cancer
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Genetic tests for cancer on NHS to help families detect Jolie' gene

The NHS will build a 120-gene database to improve cancer prevention, enabling earlier screening and personalised treatments for patients and at-risk family members.
#cancer-survival-rates
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Married couple share same cancer diagnosis

A married couple were both incidentally diagnosed with left-kidney tumours and underwent robotic removal by the same surgeon at East Kent University Hospital.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Simple blood test can predict which breast cancer treatment will work best, study finds

A blood test measuring circulating tumour DNA predicts breast cancer treatment response before or within four weeks, enabling alternative therapies and avoiding ineffective drugs.
#cancer-survival
Public health
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists discover 38% of cancers are caused by 30 lifestyle habits

Thirty-eight percent of global cancers in 2022 were attributable to 30 modifiable risk factors, so over one in three cases could be prevented.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Weight-loss jab helped me find my cancer'

The cancer was fastacting, and if I'd left it even six months, the outcome could have been much worse,
Medicine
Cancer
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Douglas Hanahan, biologist: We don't necessarily need a cure, what we really need is cancer without disease'

Cancer cells acquire hallmarks: uncontrolled proliferation, evasion of growth barriers, resistance to programmed death, and relative immortality, driving tumor diversity and treatment variability.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

It's the Gold Standard of Early Cancer Detection. For 40 Percent of Women, It Doesn't Work.

The discovery, combined with her fibrocystic breasts -a common, noncancerous condition that can cause lumps and cysts-meant that she needed a more comprehensive diagnostic exam to investigate the symptoms. But her insurance covered just a basic screening mammogram, so she paid thousands of dollars out of pocket for the in-depth imaging, which includes an ultrasound.
Medicine
fromJezebel
2 months ago

You've Never Been More Likely to Get Cancer, Survive Cancer, or Be Bankrupted by Cancer

We're living in a curious moment for the status of cancer diagnosis and treatment, within the United States. The overall rate of prevalence for diseases that fall under the wide, wide title of "cancers" is increasing. At the same time, steady improvement to the standard of care and treatment, and newer breakthroughs in therapeutics, have raised survival rates higher than they've ever been before. But for all too many patients, the question is whether they'll be able to afford those
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

Why cancer can come back years later - and how to stop it

When Lisa Dutton was declared free of breast cancer in 2017, she took a moment to celebrate with family and friends, even though she knew her cancer journey might not be over. As many as one-third of people whose breast tumours are cleared see the disease come back, sometimes decades later. Many other cancers are known to recur in the years following an initial treatment, some at much higher rates.
Medicine
#cancer-prevention
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

AI use in breast cancer screening cuts rate of later diagnosis by 12%, study finds

AI-supported mammography reduced subsequent-year breast cancer diagnoses by 12%, increased screening-stage detection to 81%, and reduced aggressive subtype cancers by 27%.
Medicine
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Why Early Diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma Can Save Lives

Early diagnosis of multiple myeloma significantly improves treatment outcomes and prevents irreversible organ damage, increasing survival and quality of life.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

A vaccine to prevent colon cancer shows promising results

Eduardo Vilar-Sanchez has spent more than 10 years pursuing a goal that seemed very distant, but which he now sees as a little closer: to develop a preventive vaccine against cancer. The physician and researcher is leading a study that presented the first promising results of a colon cancer vaccine in a small group of patients suffering from a rare disease that makes them 17 times more likely to develop colon cancer than the general population.
Medicine
#pancreatic-cancer
Public health
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Colon cancer is officially the deadliest cancer for people under 50. Experts are shocked at how quickly this happened.

Colon cancer has become the leading cause of cancer death in U.S. adults under 50, with rising rates and a shifting birth-cohort risk since 1950.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Just bad luck': The teenage cousins living with inoperable brain tumours

Two teenage cousins in Scotland developed inoperable brain tumours, unrelated genetically, and are living with their conditions after multiple surgeries.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Widow says her life can't go back to normal until brain tumour treatment changed

Hospitals should freeze surgically removed brain tumour tissue to enable future immunotherapy vaccine use and research, improving treatment options for patients.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

NHS cancer gene database to identify patients at risk

NHS England is creating a national register of 120 cancer-linked genes to identify inherited risk and enable targeted screening, monitoring, and personalized treatment.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Families with children battling cancer to have travel costs covered

England will cover travel costs for children and young people with cancer up to age 24, funded by £10 million annually by 2027.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Cancer centre move could see hospital services expand

Plans propose relocating Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, adding radiotherapy and chemotherapy across nearby hospitals, and creating a world-class centre alongside Watford General Hospital.
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