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In 2006, Diana Lindsay, who had never so much as held a cigarette, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. It had metastasized to both lungs, her brain and lymph nodes. Keith Eaton, MD, PhD, clinical director of thoracic, head and neck medical oncology at Fred Hutch Cancer Center, told her that a typical patient in this situation would have about nine months to live. But he also observed that she seemed remarkably strong and vital. “He said, ‘You don’t look like my normal lung cancer patient,’” said Lindsay, who had just returned from a business trip to Europe. She was 54 at the time. “He didn’t want to take away the health I had for the limited time I had to live.”

20 Years Since an EGFR Discovery, a Woman With Stage IV Lung Cancer Is Thriving

This year has recorded numerous medical advances in transplantation, including a few firsts for the U.S. and world. Here are recent medical advancements, as reported by Becker's:. 1. Clinicians at Northwestern Medicine have performed multiple first procedures. In May and July, the Chicago-based system logged its first two kidney transplants...

2024 charts multiple 1sts in transplantation

A drug that was developed to treat pancreatic cancer has now been shown to increase symptom-free survival in preclinical medulloblastoma models – all without showing signs of toxicity. Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor in children. Survival rates vary according to which one of the four subtypes...

Drug developed for pancreatic cancer shows promise against most aggressive form of medulloblastoma

Intensive treatment near the end of life may not be the best option for people with very advanced cancer, according to study results reported in JAMA Oncology. Patients treated at oncology practices that frequently offer systemic therapy during the last two weeks of life did not have a survival advantage over those treated at practices that did so less often.

Reconsidering End-of-Life Treatment for People With Advanced Cancer

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TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 8, 2024-- Nichi BRITE Beta glucan administration resulted in enhancement of immunity followed by reduction in biomarkers of pancreatic cancer and that of its recurrence in patients undergoing surgical resection of malignant pancreatic tumor, which was presented at the ASCO® Breakthrough meeting in Yokohama, Japan. IgA and CD209, markers of immunity enhanced while CA19-9, the marker of pancreatic cancer and CD44, that of cancer recurrence and severity, significantly reduced in patients who had Nichi BRITE, compared to the control group in the study by gastro-enterology surgeons and nutritional support team of Chikamori Hospital, Kochi, Japan. Importantly, the mean...

Nichi BRITE Beta glucan as an onco-nutrition supplement in pancreatic cancer; Encouraging clinical results reported by Chikamori Hospital, Japan.

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Swelling in the feet and hands is a common symptom that many people experience at some point in their lives. While it may seem like a minor inconvenience, this swelling can actually be a sign of underlying health issues that affect various body organs. Understanding the causes, potential health implications, and ways to manage swelling is crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being.

Swollen feet and hands can challenge several body organs

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Corey Rhodes, 32, is keeping himself as healthy and 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.

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

MedwireNews: Findings from the Cancer of the Pancreas Screening program in the USA support the use of annual endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for patients with a familial or genetic predisposition for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). “Surveillance of high-risk individuals for PDAC using EUS and MRI within...

Annual screening supported for people at high-risk of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

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Hard palate cancer is rare and forms on the roof of your mouth. Learn more.

What to Know About Hard Palate Cancer

For people who are at high risk of developing pancreatic cancer, regular imaging tests to monitor the pancreas may help detect the disease at an earlier stage than when pancreatic cancer is typically diagnosed in the general population, according to a new study. The study also suggests that detecting pancreatic...

Surveillance for People at High Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

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Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Researchers have demonstrated that adding metastasis-directed radiation therapy to standard-of-care chemotherapy may improve progression-free survival in patients with oligometastatic pancreatic cancer, according to a recent study published by Ludmir et al in the Journal of Clinical Oncology and previously presented at the 2024 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium (Abstract 603). Background.

Metastasis-Directed Radiation Therapy Plus Chemotherapy in Oligometastatic Pancreatic Cancer

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Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

We asked oncology experts what questions patients should ask their doctors soon after receiving a cancer diagnosis. This is their advice. Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be shocking, overwhelming and comes with a ton of new information — from disease types and stages to new drug names and treatment types. Patients and their loved ones may have a list of questions running through their minds, or they may not know what to ask.

Questions Patients Should Ask After a Cancer Diagnosis

The FDA released guidance Aug. 6 on the Medtronic NIM Vital Nerve Monitoring System recall. The recall is in response to 10 reported injuries resulting from false negative responses received while using the device. No deaths have been reported. Affected users need to contact Medtronic to have the device's software...

False negatives reported on Medtronic device

Incorporating information from common blood tests can enhance cancer risk assessment in patients with abdominal symptoms, according to a study publishing July 30th in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Meena Rafiq from University College London, UK, and colleagues. Early cancer detection is key to successful treatment. However, many undiagnosed...

Routine blood test results can improve cancer risk assessment in patients with abdominal symptoms

The top 10 causes of deaths worldwide have changed in the last few years, with one cause of death dropping in frequency, the World Health Organization found. The report, released Aug. 7, listed the top 10 causes of death in 2021, which accounted for 39 million deaths worldwide. The top categories included cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses.

Changes in the top causes of death: 5 things to know

The prevalence of incorrect and expired enteral nutrition feedings is likely underreported in hospitals, according to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. Multiple health organizations recommend clinicians scan enteral nutrition barcodes, but this routine process "varies widely among organizations" and "is often taken for granted" in hospitals, the ISMP said in an Aug. 8 article.

Hospitals fall short on enteral nutrition safety: ISMP

Suresh S. Ramalingam, MD, discussed the practice-changing findings and implications of the phase 3 LAURA study investigating osimertinib for the treatment of patients with EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer. The phase 3 LAURA study (NCT03521154) showed that the drug osimertinib (Tagrisso) significantly extends survival for patients with unresectable stage...

Osimertinib Offers New Standard of Care in Stage III EGFR-Mutated NSCLC

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How cancer screenings are shaking up physician workloads

Recently, the recommended screening age for two cancers dropped, which could impact oncologist workloads. In March, the Prostate Cancer Foundation released new guidelines for prostate-specific antigen-based...

How cancer screenings are shaking up physician workloads

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