An 18-year survivor of neuroblastoma, a solid tumour that primarily affects individuals in their childhood, marks a significant step forward as potentially the longest reported remission in a patient treated with CAR-T Cancer Therapy. This outcome, reported by Nature Medicine, observed in a phase 1 clinical trial follow-up, highlights the therapy’s potential, though challenges remain...
Cancer treatments save lives. They also create unexpected challenges. A stage 3 cancer patient recently shared a vital warning about chemotherapy and infection risk. Sharing bathrooms with people undergoing chemotherapy poses serious hazards. Most people never consider this danger. The Hidden Dangers in Shared Spaces Chemotherapy targets rapidly dividing cells. It attacks cancer. It also...
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, with almost 1 in every 6 deaths attributed to the disease. It is, therefore, no surprise that so much time and resources are spent trying to find treatments and prevention strategies. In 2021, researchers revealed that they had discovered that a particular type of collagen may...
Cancer rates are climbing, and young women are at the center of a troubling trend. Recent studies show they face an 82% higher cancer risk than men in the same age group. This sharp rise raises urgent questions about the causes and what can be done to stop it. Experts point to a mix of...
Lung cancer remains one of the most lethal forms of cancer globally, accounting for an estimated 1.8 million deaths in 2020 alone. However, a groundbreaking development in cancer treatment has recently emerged with the initiation of clinical trials for a novel mRNA-based vaccine designed to combat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most common form...
A humble yet groundbreaking clinical trial at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has achieved unprecedented results in the treatment of rectal cancer, marking an incredible milestone in oncology. The trial, which utilized the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab (called Jemperli), demonstrated a 100% remission rate in patients with mismatch repair-deficient (MMRd) or microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) rectal...
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a very aggressive and hard-to-treat brain cancer. Even with improvements in surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, most patients don’t survive long, so researchers are looking for new ways to fight it. One idea gaining attention is the ketogenic diet, a high-fat, low-carb eating plan, and whether it could help manage GBM. A...
Cervical cancer often remains a background concern to many women, and only during an annual check-up brings it into focus. However, gaining a clear understanding of this common yet preventable disease is important. Empowering yourself with information can change outcomes. What exactly is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer begins in the cells of the cervix which is the...
When TikToker Radwah Oda shared on social media that she had been diagnosed with colon cancer, her main intention was to prevent others from ignoring the same warning signs that she had ignored. Her message, which showed how simple it is to ignore symptoms that could indicate something life-threatening, hit a chord with thousands of...
According to a new study, regular cannabis use has been linked to reduced pain and improved cognition in cancer patients. It was likewise found to be beneficial for individuals receiving chemotherapy. While this may seem contrary to the long-held belief that cannabis causes cognitive impairment, this side effect was found to be temporary. Unexpected Results...
Cancer is a diagnosis that no one wants to hear. Anyone who has survived cancer themselves or who has watched a loved one manage the disease would likely shudder at the word itself. While we can do our best to prevent cancer, sometimes, despite all efforts, it still develops. Current cancer treatment methods are often...
The good news is that the number of smokers around the globe has been on a steady decline. The concerning news is that there has been an alarming rise in the number of people diagnosed with lung cancer who have never touched a single cigarette. What is causing this rise in lung cancer incidences among...
