Imagine being in the best shape of your life. You’ve never smoked a cigarette a day in your life. You have just completed over 3,000 miles of mountain cycling in a season. However, your doctor believes you may have lung cancer. Your whole world comes crashing down. Your first reaction is denial. How? Why me?...
Kelley Lynne Klebenow, better known to audiences as Kelley Mack, passed away on August 2, 2025, at just 33 years old. The news came from her family, who shared that she died peacefully in Cincinnati, Ohio, surrounded by loved ones. Her mother and aunt were right by her side during her final moments. In their...
Many people assume that it is only really tobacco smokers who are at risk of developing head and neck cancers. However, there is growing concern among oncologists due to the rise of head and neck cancer in non-smokers. In fact, according to a consultant in head and neck surgical oncology, Dr Prashant Pawar, “More and...
Frank Lane was shaving in November 2023 when he noticed a lump on his neck, about the size of an egg. It hadn’t been there before. The 60-year-old truck driver from Basingstoke thought he might have strained something at the gym. His partner agreed. Maybe it was his glands reacting to stress or overexertion. He...
When a patient’s cancer goes into remission, their tumor cells stop growing, and their symptoms improve. This remission period can persist for many years, with both the cancer cells and the microclimate around the tumor helping to keep the cancer inactive. However, inflammation can disturb this environment and reactivate the dormant cancer cells. This process...
Researchers have recently discovered a sugar compound produced by deep-sea bacteria that has the potential to destroy cancer cells. Microbes living in our oceans produce a substance that triggers cell death (pyroptosis), causing the cancer cells to essentially self-destruct. This compound has been shown to stop tumors from growing and activate the immune system in...
Glioblastoma is the most aggressive and deadly cancerous brain tumor known to medical science. This form of brain cancer affects approximately 3,200 people yearly in the United Kingdom. So when Ben Trotman was diagnosed in 2022, his family braced for the worst prognosis. Typically, patients with Glioblastoma live an average of 15 months after diagnosis,...
A CT (computed tomography) scan is an imaging test that assists doctors in detecting various diseases and injuries. These advanced X-rays provide healthcare practitioners with a detailed look inside your body, allowing them to see what is happening in your soft tissues and bones. While these tests are noninvasive and painless, researchers have warned of...
Many people are shocked to learn that some household items linked to cancer are part of their daily routines. These everyday products often seem harmless, but scientific studies have shown that prolonged exposure to certain chemicals can increase cancer risk. From cleaning agents to personal care products, the danger often lies in long-term use or...
Enjoy the summer sun but take precautions first. Skin cancer is the sort of condition that people subconsciously dismiss. After all, it won’t happen to them – until it does. Sun exposure can noticeably affect the skin; it creates tans, burns, and freckles on the regular. It can also lead to skin cancer, the most...
While researchers have recently revealed Metformin’s colon cancer prevention properties, it is not actually a new drug on the market. In fact, it is the most prescribed drug for diabetes treatment globally. In early May, researchers shared their research at the American Association for Cancer Research conference in Chicago. During their presentation, they showed how...
A groundbreaking study demonstrates how exercise can prevent recurring colon cancer. According to the World Health Organization, colorectal cancer (also known as bowel cancer, colon cancer, or rectal cancer) is one of the most common types of cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the world. Moreover, research shows that recurrence happens...
