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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)?

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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

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’

Doctors may use radiation therapy to treat benign tumors. Radiation can shrink and eliminate benign growths without doctors having to perform surgery. Benign tumors are noncancerous growths that can occur anywhere in the body. They may develop when specific cells multiply quicker than they should or do not die over time. Benign tumors may appear similar to cancer, but they grow more slowly and do not spread to other areas.

Radiation therapy for benign tumors

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?

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

People with type 2 diabetes who used glucagon-like peptide analogs such as Ozempic or Mounjaro had a lower risk for multiple types of cancer compared with those who used insulin, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open. Overweight and obesity have been linked to at least 13 types...

Weight-Loss Drugs May Prevent 10 Types of Cancer

Dementia for people with Parkinson’s disease may occur less often, and when it does occur, may develop later, a new study suggests. Two new investigations have found that early understanding of dementia’s inevitability for Parkinson’s patients has been significantly overstated. One of the new investigations found that...

Do people with Parkinson’s always develop dementia?

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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A rare form of endometrial cancer - uterine serous carcinoma – is more aggressive in Black women compared to white women, according to a new study published in the medical journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

As Howard Stern’s Sidekick Robin Quivers, 71, Embraces ‘Bald Hairdo’ Amid Endometrial Cancer, New Study Finds a Rare Form of the Cancer Is More Aggressive In Black Women

Hepatitis G is the former name for human pegivirus 1 (HPgV-1). It is typically transmitted through blood. Avoiding contact with blood products with the virus can help prevent it from transferring. Hepatitis is a general term for liver inflammation. There are different types of hepatitis, which have different causes. Typically,...

What to know about human pegivirus 1

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses medications to kill fast-growing cancer cells. Depression may be one of the possible side effects of chemotherapy. Chemotherapy medications travel through the body and can mistakenly attack and damage healthy cells. This can leave a person with several side effects, which can be painful, change a person’s appearance, and affect their mood.

Chemotherapy and depression: Is there a connection?

If you’re working or exercising in the heat, you may need to replace what you’re losing from sweating with an electrolyte drink. Electrolytes are minerals in your blood, tissues and organs that have an electrical charge. Examples of electrolytes include sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphate and chloride. They help muscles, nerves and organs work properly, move nutrients in and out of cells, and maintain proper pH and hydration levels.

Can You Overdose on Electrolyte Drinks? Here’s What the Science Says

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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R-ICE is a treatment for non-Hodgkin's and Hodgkin's lymphoma. It combines four chemotherapy drugs that kill cancer cells and is often used prior to a stem cell transplant. Learn more.

What Is the R-ICE Chemotherapy Protocol?

Results demonstrated prolonged progression free survival of two patients in Acclaim-1 study and partial remission from maintenance therapy in Acclaim-3 study. Results from the Acclaim study program found that Genprex’s Reqorsa (quaratusugene ozeplasmid) demonstrated promise in treating both Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). According to the company, two patients in the Acclaim-1 study have had prolonged Progression Free Survival (PFS) and the first patient treated in the Acclaim-3 study attained a Partial Remission (PR) from the start of maintenance therapy.1.

Reqorsa Demonstrates Promising Results in Treating Patients with Small Cell Lung Cancer and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

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ALL over-60s who go to the GP with stomach pain or bloating should get checked for cancer, say scientists. A University College London study found just one of those symptoms puts older patients above the NHS risk threshold for tests. They had about a 3.1 per cent chance of cancer...

Doctors should check all over-60s with stomach pains for cancer as tests miss vital clues, scientists say

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The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland nestled at the front of the neck just beneath the skin, and plays an essential role in the body’s overall function. It is responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate metabolism, energy levels, and body temperature. When the thyroid isn’t functioning well or develops cancer, it can have widespread effects on throughout the body.

“Here’s How I Knew I Had Thyroid Cancer”: One Patient’s Story When Emotional & Hormonal Symptoms Crept Up

Inlyta (axitinib) is a brand-name oral tablet that’s prescribed for certain types of kidney cancer. As with other drugs, Inlyta can cause side effects, such as diarrhea, fatigue, and decreased appetite. Inlyta can cause certain side effects, some of which are more common than others. These side effects may...

Inlyta side effects: What you should know

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(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved AstraZeneca's blockbuster cancer drug, Imfinzi, for the treatment of patients with a type of non-small cell lung cancer on Thursday.

US FDA approves AstraZeneca's non-small cell lung cancer treatment

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How do doctors diagnose small cell lung cancer?

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a fast-growing cancer that develops in cells within the lung. A range of medical tests and procedures are available to...

How do doctors diagnose small cell lung cancer?

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