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Being a health writer, I have a good grasp of how our immune system works. I’ve written about it often, including how to know if your immune system isn’t working properly, how to slow immune system aging and how inflammation can turn your immune system harmful. And when...

Boost your cancer-killing white blood cells in 30 minutes

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 A new vaccine designed to prime the immune system to recognise and fight lung cancer has been tested on UK patients for the first time.Researchers leading the trial have said that BioNTech’s BNT116 vaccine could improve survival rates among people with the disease, and hope that it could eventually become the standard of care worldwide.It works by presenting the immune system with tumour markers from non-small cell lung cancer, the most common form of the disease, to prime the body to fight cancer cells expressing these markers.“Lung cancer is a disease that occurs when cells in the lungs grow...

The lung cancer signs everyone needs to know about as new vaccine announced

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Janusz Racz, a 67-year-old lung cancer patient, is the first to receive this groundbreaking vaccine.

67-year-old receives world-first lung cancer vaccine as human trials begin

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can spread rapidly to other areas. However, there are also slow-growing types that may develop over many years. Melanoma is not as common as other types of skin cancer. However, unlike other skin cancers, melanoma has a high risk of spreading to other areas, which makes it the most dangerous type.

How fast does melanoma spread?

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Medically reviewed by Marla Anderson, MDMedically reviewed by Marla Anderson, MDNon-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a type of cancer that begins in the tissues of the lungs. About 80-85% of all lung cancer cases in the United States are classified as NSCLC. NSCLC occurs when the cells that line the surface of the lung airways change and mutate. When these abnormal cells rapidly divide and multiply, they lead to cancer. The most common cause of NSCLC is smoking, with about 90% of lung cancer cases being related to tobacco smoke exposure. It is possible to be diagnosed with NSCLC if you...

What Causes Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)?

Corey Rhodes, 32, is keeping himself as active as possible while living with an advanced rare liver cancer. Now that his tumors have ‘stabilized,’ he is helping comfort others affected by the disease while rallying his community to assist with cancer research efforts. The type of liver cancer...

Heartburn and Shoulder Pain Led to 32-Year-Old’s Rare Liver Cancer Diagnosis: Tumor the Size of a ‘Deflated Basketball’

Adrenal cancer is a rare but serious condition that affects the adrenal glands, which sit atop your kidneys. These glands produce hormones that regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, and other essential functions. Adrenal cancer can disrupt these processes, leading to a variety of symptoms and complications. Understanding this disease is crucial for early detection and treatment. In this post, we'll share 25 facts about adrenal cancer to help you grasp its impact, symptoms, and treatment options. From the basics of what adrenal glands do to the latest advancements in medical research, you'll gain a comprehensive overview of this challenging condition.

25 Facts About Adrenal Cancer

When lung cancer spreads beyond the lungs, it usually first affects nearby lymph nodes. But doctors don’t usually consider lung cancer to be “metastatic” until it has spread to more distant parts of the body. Lung cancer can spread throughout the body in several ways. Cancerous cells...

Where Lung Cancer Spreads First

Researchers have discovered a new pathway used by cancer cells to infiltrate the brain and developed a promising therapy that targets this pathway with CAR T cells. Their study showed significant preclinical success in increasing survival and eradicating tumors in animal models of glioblastoma and other brain cancers. A team...

Brain Cancer Breakthrough: New Therapy Destroys Glioblastoma in Recently Unveiled Pathway

Thyroid cancer stages range from 1 to 4 (sometimes referred to in Roman numerals as I, II, III, and IV). Stage 4 thyroid cancer is the most serious; stage 1 is the least severe. The stage of someone's cancer is determined by the size and spread of cancer cells from a tumor's primary site, in this case, the thyroid gland.

What Are the Stages of Thyroid Cancer?

Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, taking 1.8 million lives annually. Traditionally combated using surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, survival rates have improved. But now, a new vaccine is looking to stop the cancer by harnessing the body's immune system. Trials for the world's first lung cancer vaccine have started in 34 research centers across seven countries.

World’s First Lung Cancer Vaccine Trials Are Now Running in Seven Countries

A woman in her 70s may have broken her ribs after being knocked to the ground in a dog attack in Derby. Pat Sinclair, 77, was walking her eight-year-old rescue shih tzu Lola on Wednesday when she spotted three larger dogs on the lead nearby. She crossed the road to...

Dog walker injured as pet is fatally attacked

As well as the arrests, officers seized phones and cash from properties and businesses across Hull.

Four arrested in human trafficking probe

A case report suggests vigilance is required even when cancers like acute lymphoblastic leukemia appear to go into remission without explanation. In rare cases, patients with cancer experience the hopeful—but usually short-lived—phenomenon of spontaneous remission. A new case report outlines the experience of one such patient, but also highlights the need for better solutions when this occurs.

Spontaneous Remission in Childhood Cancer Rare but Fleeting

An NHS trust in Hull failed to spot Eileen Peacock's cancer when she had scans in March 2019.

Patient died after delay in cancer diagnosis

While definitions differ between regions, countries, and agencies, the National Cancer Institute defines rare cancers as those diagnosed in less than fifteen per 100,000 people annually. These malignancies, as a group, pose unique clinical challenges. Research becomes difficult because the number of cases of any particular rare cancer remains low. These factors have led to inadequate strategies for diagnosing, treating, and developing preventative measures for many rare cancers.

Rare Cancers Linked to More Anxiety and Depression than Common Cancers

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A prominent exec in tech, Nicola Mendelsohn, 52, is an eight-year blood cancer survivor who manages her health and teams at Meta (who owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp) with this same mantra: stop worrying about something you cannot change. She was diagnosed in 2016 with follicular lymphoma, which is not considered curable, and instead, managed like a chronic disease.

The Most Powerful Woman at Facebook Is Disease-Free from a Cancer Not Considered Curable: ‘I Had Gone from Jumping on Planes to Business Meetings’ to Living ‘Day by Day’

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

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Emily Standley Allard

In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

A woman from North Yorkshire is hoping to save lives by sharing her story of cutting short a dream trip to South America due to a cancer diagnosis. Mollie Mulheron, 25, from Skipton, had been teaching English in the Galápagos Islands, but returned home when she noticed symptoms including breathlessness, itchy skin, fast heartbeat and extreme fatigue.

Woman cuts short dream trip after cancer diagnosis

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Cancer vaccine hope after killer cell research

A study suggests a new way of targeting cancer by using the body's natural immune...

Cancer vaccine hope after killer cell research

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