Abi Phillips’ story is a testament to the power of trusting one’s own instincts. At 28, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer—a condition that was only detected because she insisted on getting a deeper medical investigation despite reassurances from healthcare professionals that it wasn’t anything serious. Here is Abi’s journey, the symptoms to watch for,...

Privatized healthcare changed the way in which patients are treated. However, not all families can afford to make those payments. Additionally, there are countries where public, universal, or government assistance funds are the only available treatment options. Because money, or lack thereof, plays a role in how much effort someone is willing to put forth,...

Junk food has long been associated with various health problems, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. But does it also cause cancer? The recent death of Morgan Spurlock, the maker of “Super Size Me,” from an undisclosed type of cancer at the age of 53 has raised concerns about the potential link between junk food...

Jeanette Carter is a mom and grandmother from Tamworth Staffordshire in England. Sadly, she was given only a few weeks to live after a cancer diagnosis. She had no signs until she found a lump in her breast in January 2024. Sadly, the cancer had spread, and although she began chemotherapy, doctors warned her family...

Liver cancer is a serious health condition that affects thousands of individuals each year. It is essential to be aware of the signs and symptoms associated with liver cancer, as early detection can significantly improve treatment outcomes. These are the signs and symptoms of liver cancer that everyone should be familiar with. Understanding Liver Cancer...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) has traditionally been associated with older generations, but recent trends have indicated a rise in cases among younger people. Early-onset colorectal cancer is defined as CRC in people under 50, and it has been increasing at an alarming rate globally. The good news is that CRC, in general for those over 50,...

If your entire community was at risk of breathing in cancer-causing chemicals every day, you’d think that your government would do something to stop it – and also tell you about it. This is not what has been happening in Texas. Recent findings reveal that high amounts of cancer-causing material, benzene, have been detected in...

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published September 16, 2016, and has since been updated. Any day where a new study shows a potential cure for cancer is a good day, and scientists in Europe may have found a breakthrough for breast cancer. The most common cancer in women, around 1 in 8 American women...

A breakthrough in cancer treatment has come from the heart of Australia as Professor Richard Scolyer of the University of Sydney celebrates a victory over a terminal brain tumor. Last June, Scolyer was given a diagnosis of stage 4 glioblastoma, a condition considered incurable. But recent updates of his case have revealed an inspiring turn...

Parents are hyper-vigilant about their children’s health and well-being. Small things, however, can go unnoticed if you aren’t aware of them. This is what happened to this mom and her two-year-old toddler named George who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer after his mother spotted an unusual detail in a holiday photo. This...

Air pollution is a well-known danger to our health, with studies linking it to respiratory diseases, cardiovascular issues, and even premature death. However, what many people are unaware of is the connection between air pollution, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer. In addition to the outdoor pollutants that we often associate with air pollution, indoor dust also...

All cells need glucose, aka sugar, to survive – including cancer cells, right? That’s what scientists used to think, that is until they took a deep dive into how cancer cells really spread throughout the body so easily. Our understanding of cancer biology and its ability to spread within the human body has now taken...