I was told that after five years in remission, my cancer would be behind me. However, I was not told what life would be like after that milestone. Do not let the title of my story fool you. I am almost seven times that far in life since I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in November of 1988. One thing I remember though, clear as the day it was said, my oncologist quoting me that after five years in remission with clean scans and follow-ups, I would be done with my battle with cancer. This was confirmed at my final visit with my oncologist five years following my last treatment, when no future appointment was scheduled for me with him.

Life Five Years After Cancer

An analysis of more than 500 patients with advanced kidney cancer treated with Welireg broke down the rates of moderate to severe side effects. While most patients treated with Welireg (belzutifan) experienced at least one side effect, less than 10% of patients had to stop therapy, according to an analysis of four completed studies in patients with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC).

Study Analyzes Welireg Side Effects in Kidney Cancer

For some patients with early non-small cell lung cancer and lung scarring, stereotactic ablative radiotherapy may be a viable option, research has shown. Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) has been found to be a viable curative-intent treatment option among some patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and lung scarring known as interstitial lung disease, according to research.

Radiation a Curative-Intent Option in NSCLC and Interstitial Lung Disease

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Cancer is a formidable disease that can affect anyone at any age. Early detection is crucial for effective treatment and a better prognosis. However, recognizing the signs and symptoms of cancer can be challenging because they often mimic those of other less serious conditions. This article highlights seven critical signs that may indicate you are living with cancer and underscores the importance of getting tested.

7 signs you may be living with cancer and need to get tested

Editor's note: This article was originally published on June 22, 2022. It has since been updated. A woman diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer that had spread to her ovaries and her liver, was given three months to live in January 2020. Instead, she is celebrating, having received a new lease on life. Long before Caroline Guy was given an official cancer diagnosis, the 56-year-old knew something was wrong. "I felt sluggish, I just didn't feel right. My stomach was swollen," she told Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. However, in June 2019, a doctor in Spain dismissed her symptoms as menopause. "I'd googled my symptoms and I actually asked him outright if I had bowel cancer and he said no," Guy revealed.

Woman given three months to live after a cancer diagnosis is stunned to hear she is now in remission

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Since his diagnosis with incurable Stage IV brain cancer in 2023, Australian doctor Richard Scolyer revealed that he has been cancer-free for a year after undergoing a world-first treatment based on his own research on immunotherapy to treat melanoma, a type of skin cancer, according to BBC. Last year, following...

Doctor Is Cancer-Free Following World-First Treatment He Developed

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

A 55-year-old hairstylist and mom of two, Donna Harper, was diagnosed with a rare type of head and neck cancer called nasopharyngeal carcinoma after experiencing symptoms, including a strange feeling when swallowing, numbness, and a lump on her neck. Thankfully, Harper sought medical advice when she felt the bump on...

55-Year-Old Hair Stylist’s Strange Swallowing Symptom & Lump On Her Neck Turned Out To Be Rare Cancer: ‘It Went From Zero To a Hundred Real Fast’

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Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

COLUMBIA, Mo. — All cancers are difficult to treat, and blood cancers are among the trickiest to handle. However, a common high blood pressure drug is helping to weaken leukemia’s defenses against chemotherapy. Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine are using losartan in a new...

Common high blood pressure drug losartan boosts chemotherapy’s ability to beat leukemia

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A mother of two experiencing bloating and blood in her stool was told her worrisome symptoms could be a vitamin D deficiency or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, a colonoscopy revealed she had stage 4 bowel (colorectal) cancer. Treatment, including chemotherapy and surgery, helped her reach remission.

‘I’m in Pain Constantly’ — A 37-Year-Old Mom of 2 With Bloating, Blood in Stool Told IBS May Be the Issue, Instead She Learned It Was Stage 4 Cancer

Pancreatic cancer can cause back pain that spreads from the abdomen. It often affects the middle of the back and may feel like a dull ache. For some people, the pain may come and go. Pancreatic cancer causes different symptoms, including back pain. Back pain can have many possible causes,...

What to know about pancreatic cancer and back pain

Bone cancer is a rare type of cancer, which can go undetected for some time before being diagnosed. Although benign (non-cancerous) bone tumors are more common than malignant (cancerous) bone tumors, malignant bone cancer can be an aggressive cancer, and some types grow quickly. Quick progression makes early detection and treatment all the more important.

Bone Cancer Without Knowing: How Long Can It Go Undiagnosed?

Factors such as age, sex, and family history can impact a person’s risk of getting pancreatic cancer. It is more likely to occur later in life. Certain conditions can also increase the likelihood of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer develops in the tissues of the pancreas. This organ secretes digestive...

Who is most likely to get pancreatic cancer?

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How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

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Watch: 38 Year Old TikTok Exec Govind Sandhu Diagnosed With Stage 4 Cancer. Govind Sandhu is giving insight into his personal health. The head of TikTok Australia’s Global Music Partnerships shared that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. “This wasn’t exactly part of my five-year...

TikTok Executive Govind Sandhu Diagnosed With Stage 4 Cancer at 38

Robin Quivers, who previously beat stage 3 endometrial cancer and experienced a relapse years later, is proudly showing off her bald head as she undergoes immunotherapy infusions periodically.

Always Laughing, ‘Howard Stern Show’ Co-Host Robin Quivers, 71, Exudes Confidence After Hair Loss & Ongoing Battle With Endometrial Cancer

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Avid runner Govind Sandhu, 38, named the three seemingly benign warning signs that led to his shocking diagnosis of stage four non-Hodgkins lymphoma.

Runner Names 3 Warning Signs Leading to Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

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Finding Focus Outside of My Cancer

After having SLL for 15 years, I won't let it define me — now, I'm working towards larger passions in my life. When I was diagnosed...

Finding Focus Outside of My Cancer

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