If you exclude nonmelanoma skin cancers, bowel cancer is the third most common form of cancer in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2024: About 106,590 new cases of bowel cancer (54,210 in men and 52,380 in women) [1]. About ninety percent of bowel cancer cases occur in people who are...
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This article was originally published on January 03, 2018, and has since been updated. Imagine, for a moment, meeting the future love of your life at work. You begin dating, the sparks are flying, and you each know it’s meant to be. Now, imagine being in love with your beautiful partner, only to learn you have...
Christie Brinkley, the iconic supermodel, has always been admired for her timeless beauty. She recently shared a personal revelation that echoed deeply with her fans. During a routine skin check-up with one of her daughters, she discovered cancerous cells on her temple. A discovery she considers herself lucky to have made early. Although she did...
When Gemma Corby’s daughter was born, she noticed a chickpea sized lump in her breast, since being a new mom who was also breastfeeding, when she flagged her concern to the staff, she was reassured that this was merely a blocked milk duct, which is not uncommon during milk production. After being told that her...
Laundry detergent can be a lot like a rich, decadent dessert. You can smell it from down the street and it’s baked to absolute perfection. But, deep down inside, you know that those refined ingredients and cups of sugar can have both short-and-long-term effects on your health. In the same way, just because laundry detergent...
Skin cancer is a prevalent and potentially life-threatening condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While many risk factors for skin cancer have been identified, recent studies have uncovered a concerning link between certain blood pressure medications and an increased risk of developing skin cancer. These findings have raised questions and concerns among individuals who...
In the battle against cancer, researchers are constantly looking for new strategies to fight the good fight. Recent findings from the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center have come across a promising new route in treatment options: the CD95 receptor, commonly known as Fas.1 This receptor, previously overlooked in immunotherapy, has turned out to be a...
There is nothing light-hearted about a loved one succumbing to cancer, and no family can prepare for the heartbreak that follows, especially when that person is their own child. But one 5-year-old boy’s creative obituary managed to help his parents cope with the difficulty of losing him and provided some comedic relief during a very...
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among men. While there is no guaranteed way to prevent prostate cancer, adopting a healthy diet and lifestyle can help reduce the risk. This is the important connection between diet and prostate cancer, and some foods that can fit into a healthy diet which...
In an unbelievable medical event, Paul Edmonds, a 68-year-old man from California, has emerged victorious in a battle against two heavy hitters: acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) and HIV. Thanks to a new, innovative treatment, Edmonds is now in remission from both illnesses, marking a significant milestone in medical history. The Remarkable Treatment Five years ago,...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common health problem for many women. They are usually caused by bacteria entering the urethra and infecting the bladder. However, sometimes bladder pain can be a sign of a more serious condition like bladder cancer. It is important to be able to distinguish between the two in order to...
We all know that certain activities and habits such as smoking, drinking, and overeating can elevate the risk of cancer. However, there are numerous everyday activities that we engage in without realizing that they can also contribute to our susceptibility to cancer. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, just...