When you’re soaking through sheets and feeling bone-tired despite rest, your body might be sending urgent messages that are more alarming than you’d expect. Night sweats and crushing fatigue? They’re common cancer symptoms that just happen to strike at night while you’re sleeping. These experiences don’t guarantee cancer. Most people with these signs have other causes. But recognizing when they shift from normal to concerning can help...

A new medical simulation video by Dr. Paulien Moyaert shows how cancer progresses and leads patients to death. The truth is very different from what most people think. Instead of “spreading everywhere,” cancer kills by attacking specific organs that keep us alive. The deadliest process starts when a single cancer cell breaks away from the original tumor and travels through the blood...

You are shampooing your hair, and while you are lathering your locks, you come across a bump on your scalp. You might be filled with dread or panic, but skin conditions are more common than you think. While scalp bumps may be a symptom of several different health conditions, they usually do not raise cause...

The concept of detecting cancer through smell sounds like something straight out of a strange science fiction novel. However, while humans cannot smell cancer, recent studies have explored the intriguing theory that certain cancers produce unique odors. These odors are caused by volatile chemical compounds (VOCs) produced by cancer cells. Even though these odors may...

You’ve probably heard of cloves and even used them yourself in baking and cooking. It is a popular spice used to add both a warmth and a sweetness to many dishes and drinks. It turns out, however, that they actually have some pretty significant health benefits. This is your ultimate guide to cloves: Their health...

Lucie Morris-Marr, an award-winning journalist and author of Processed, was living a full life when she received a devastating stage-four bowel cancer diagnosis. This journey taught her how what we eat can have serious long-term impacts. She began questioning the bacon sandwich and other foods she had trusted for years. Her story shows how small...

Butter is a staple in many households and has been for generations. It has many diverse uses and is typically used as a bread spread, as well as for baking and cooking. Many of your grandma’s favorite recipes more than likely require a fair dose of butter. However, new research has revealed some concerning information...

Mesothelioma is a cancer that begins as a growth of cells in the mesothelium, a layer of tissue covering organs. This occurs when the DNA of mesothelial cells changes, resulting in the rapid growth of cancerous cells. The biggest risk factor for the development of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. Asbestos fibers are very strong...

Researchers from Concordia University’s Biology and Physics departments have proposed a promising method to combat cancer tumors using ultrasound-guided microbubbles. This new and innovative approach uses pre-existing technology already common in medical imaging and drug delivery. Researchers are leveraging this technology to enhance the immune system’s natural ability to fight cancer. The ultrasound-guided microbubbles are...

Raise your hand if you’ve felt off or unwell and typed your symptoms into ChatGPT looking for answers. Most of us probably have tried this, sometimes with some rather alarming results. The reality is that most of us probably don’t fully believe what the AI search engine is telling us, and certainly if you went...

Mesothelioma is a cancer that most of us have probably never heard of – and that makes most of us fairly lucky. It is a fast-growing and deadly cancer that begins as a growth of cells in the mesothelium. This is the thin layer of tissue that covers several of our internal organs. The most...

Rhys Russell’s story is a sobering reminder of the unpredictable and devastating nature of a painless cancer symptom. Despite his young age and seemingly benign symptoms, Rhys tragically passed away at 18 due to a melanoma on his scalp, a diagnosis that unfolded rapidly and relentlessly. His journey underscores the importance of awareness and early...