Husband Keeps Wife’s Terminal Cancer Diagnosis a Secret for 21 Years
Read the incredible story of a London grandmother who lived 21 years with terminal cancer without knowing, thanks to her husband’s act of love. Despite being aware of her diagnosis, she was shielded from the knowledge that she was dying, allowing her to live her remaining years in blissful ignorance. This remarkable story of love and sacrifice demonstrates the lengths to which a spouse went to protect their loved one from the harsh reality of a terminal illness.
AI-VISION Study Launched to Improve Precision Therapy in Breast Cancer
Researchers from ICR, the Royal Marsden, and experts from the University of Durham and Concr are launching an AI-based clinical study to improve precision therapy in breast cancer. The AI-VISION study will profile tissue samples from patients with triple-negative breast cancer to define and validate biomarkers of chemotherapy response. This two-year study, funded by Innovate UK, aims to deliver precision medicine and improve clinical decision-making for cancer patients.
Take Advantage of Cancer Screening
Learn about the importance of cancer screening and the most common cancers diagnosed in the Central Coast Local Health District. Find out how to reduce cancer risk and take advantage of available screening programs.
Cancer Risk and Mortality Rates in India Compared to US and Canada
The risk of developing cancer before the age of 75 in India is significantly lower than in the US and Canada, with a likelihood of 10.6% compared to 34.3% and 32.2% respectively. However, the risk of death from cancer in…
Pilates Instructor Shares Experience of Battling Breast Cancer
Chang Hsiu-yun, a Pilates instructor at the Hong Kong Cancer Fund, recently shared her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022. She described feeling shocked and afraid when she received the news, expressing concerns about the treatment process…
Pilates Instructor Shares Experience as Breast Cancer Survivor
Chang Hsiu-yun, a Pilates instructor at the Hong Kong Cancer Fund, recently shared her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022. She described feeling shocked and afraid upon receiving the news, with her initial reaction being a sense…
Long-Term Risks of Invasive Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer-Related Death Following Non-Screen Detected DCIS
A recent population-based cohort study in England has shed light on the long-term risks of invasive breast cancer and breast cancer-related death following the diagnosis of non-screen detected ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). The study, conducted from 1990 to 2018,…
Kristen Dahlgren Leaves NBC News to Launch Pink Eraser Project for Breast Cancer Vaccine
NBC News correspondent Kristen Dahlgren has announced her departure from the network to launch the Pink Eraser Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a vaccine for breast cancer. Having battled breast cancer herself, Dahlgren, 50, is determined to make…
Soy Compounds Could Protect Against Breast Cancer Comeback
Soy Compounds Could Protect Against Breast Cancer Comeback Compounds from soy and other plant sources could protect against breast cancer recurrence or affect survival, researchers report. Investigators in Australia, Denmark, England, Norway, and the US reviewed 22 published observational studies…
The Evolving Landscape of Genetic Testing in Oncology
In a recent interview with Targeted Oncology, Dr. Louise Morrell discussed the evolving landscape of genetic testing in oncology and the latest advancements in the field. The use of genetic testing in oncology has seen significant expansion in recent years,…