Liverpool Hospital in south-west Sydney has opened a new kind of treatment space, where doctors can see a tumour clearly and treat it in the same moment. The technique is called MRI-guided cryoablation, also known as cancer ablation therapy. Instead of a large incision, clinicians guide a slim probe through the skin and into the...
Pancreatic cancer often hides in plain sight. Many of its earliest warnings look like everyday problems. A stubborn bout of indigestion, or a new backache that will not settle. A strange change in appetite that drags on for weeks. People want a clear checklist for the early symptoms of pancreatic cancer, yet the reality is...
For generations, the word “cancer” has been synonymous with a sense of inevitability; a roll of the genetic dice that few can escape. We often view it as a looming shadow that strikes without warning or reason. However, a landmark global study recently published in the journal Nature has fundamentally shifted this narrative. The Latest...
Liver cancer often begins as a slow injury inside the liver. Many tumors follow years of inflammation, fat buildup, or scarring. Viral hepatitis remains a major driver worldwide, and heavy drinking still causes enormous harm. Yet diet now plays a larger supporting role in many places. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has warned...
A research team led by Mariano Barbacid at Spain’s National Cancer Research Centre successfully eradicated pancreatic tumors in mice using a triple-drug therapy, as reported in December 2025 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. They achieved complete tumor removal without noticeable side effects and prevented relapse for over 200 days. Although the...
People loved Catherine O’Hara because she made comedy look effortless, yet it always had bite. Her characters could be outrageous, but they still carried real tenderness and sharp intelligence. So when news broke that she had died on 30 January 2026, many fans searched for solid facts. A Los Angeles County death certificate later listed...
Night sweats and cancer can sound like a frightening pairing, especially after a late-night online search. Yet the symptom is common, and most causes are not cancer. The helpful question is not “Is it cancer?” The helpful question is “What is most likely for this person?” Night sweats can come from hormones, infections, medicines, reflux,...
Vaginal cancer is uncommon, yet its warning signs can often seem pretty ordinary. A change that lasts for weeks deserves attention, especially after menopause. Many noncancer problems can cause bleeding or discharge, so panic is not helpful. However, clinicians prefer to rule out cancer early, while it is still small. Some vaginal cancers are found...
A viral video recently uploaded by Dr. Paulien Moyaert walks viewers through what ends a person’s life in advanced cancer. The four-minute animation shows cancer spreading, blocking organs, starving the body, and weakening the immune system. It explains that when tumors colonize essential organs, they can no longer do their job. In the lungs, for...
Doctors, throughout their tenure, will face moral dilemmas that may test their ethical and moral compasses. As doctors take an oath to aid and preserve life and undergo rigorous mental and ethical trials, they are trained to act and resolve moral and ethical challenges efficiently. However, a 2016 case involving Dr. David Barnes, who...
When Maria Menounos first started feeling off, it did not feel dramatic. A little bloating here, discomfort there, the kind of thing many people ignore. She stayed busy and kept going. Still, something felt wrong under the surface. Over time, those quiet symptoms led to a discovery that changed everything. Maria Menounos has since spoken...
A lump in the breast is the most well-known sign of breast cancer. It can send a wave of panic over anyone who notices one on themselves. However, there are other symptoms of breast cancer to look out for. In a general sense, any changes to breasts shouldn’t be dismissed, such as shifts in size...
