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

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 with small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) 15 years ago, and read that there was no cure, you can imagine how devasted I was. I felt as if I had just been punched in the stomach, but that feeling wasn’t momentary. It didn’t leave me. I lost my appetite and couldn’t think about anything except this diagnosis. What now?

Finding Focus Outside of My Cancer

A new study shows RA is linked to an increased risk of hematological tumors and bladder, lung, and liver cancer compared to the general population. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, a study revealed.1. “This effect is caused by immune-mediated inflammation, with IL6R being...

RA Linked to Reduced Risk of Colorectal Cancer

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?

Everyday Health

Learn how exercise helps manage COPD symptoms and improves lung function, breathing capacity, and overall quality of life.

Can COPD Be Reversed With Exercise?

Upper back pain is rarely a sign of cancer. More often, it’s a symptom of a different underlying condition that may require treatment. in the United States. While upper back pain is usually due to a variety of different causes, it can sometimes be a symptom of cancer. Below,...

Is Upper Back Pain a Symptom of Cancer?

MRI scans create detailed images of soft tissues and tumors, making them highly effective for detecting cancer in various parts of the body. However, they have limitations and may not detect all types of cancer. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a powerful and noninvasive diagnostic tool that enables doctors to...

Can an MRI detect cancer anywhere?

Metformin, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, helps the body regulate sugar in the bloodstream. Part of the class of drugs known as biguanides, metformin reduces the amount of sugar you absorb from food and the amount produced by the liver. Metformin also impacts the way the body will respond to insulin, the natural substance that regulates blood sugar levels.

Diabetes Drug Metformin Investigated for Cancer Prevention Use

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Carol Perez

There are lots of places in the US where you don’t necessarily need a car. There might be good public transportation and/or your area might be walkable, but for others, this might not be the case.

Free Car Programs: 16 Ways to Get a Car Without Paying

A new study has found that 40% of cancer cases, and nearly 50% of all cancer deaths, are linked to “modifiable risk factors” such as cigarette smoking, excess body weight and alcohol consumption. The research is published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. Informing cancer prevention efforts.

Nearly Half of Cancer Cases Are Linked to Modifiable Risk Factors, Study Finds

Brain cancer is rare. Some forms are particularly uncommon, including choroid plexus tumors, pineal tumors, and hemangiomas. Brain cancers occur when an atypical group of cells in the brain uncontrollably grow and multiply. There are several different types of brain cancer. Some are extremely rare. This article lists and explains...

Rare brain cancers: What to know

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Cancer Health

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

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) significantly heightens the risk of mortality and hospitalization in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) significantly increases the risk of long-term all-cause mortality and hospitalization among patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), according to...

COPD Linked to Increased Mortality, Hospitalization Risk in Patients With HFpEF

The novel therapy, ABD-147, uses advanced antibody engineering to deliver Actinium-225 to solid tumors expressing DLL3, a protein found on neuroendocrine tumors. The FDA has granted Fast Track Designation to Abdera Therapeutics’ ABD-147, a next-generation precision radiopharmaceutical therapy designed for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) who have progressed following platinum-based chemotherapy. According to the company, ABD-147 implements advanced antibody engineering to deliver Actinium-225 to solid tumors expressing DLL3, which is a protein commonly found on neuroendocrine tumors but rarely expressed on the surface of normal cells or tissues.1.

FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to Abdera Therapeutics’ Treatment for Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer

SurvivorNet

It's important to understand that so much of your cancer risk is beyond your control, but it's interesting to see new research from the American Cancer Society (ACS) has found that 40 percent of cancer cases in the U.S. have been linked to modifiable risk factors like smoking, alcohol consumption, excess body fat, and UV radiation.

Stop The Guilt Trip For Patients: So Much of Cancer Risk Is Beyond Your Control Despite New Study Touting Modifiable Risk Factors For Prevention

Oregon State

Youngstown, OH

The Shy Green

A look at some recent news from the pharmacy world. Rite Aid, a familiar name in communities across the country, is facing some tough times. After filing for bankruptcy, they've now announced the closure of four additional locations, adding to the more than 200 stores already shuttered. These closures are part of Rite Aid's strategy to reevaluate its retail presence and navigate through financial challenges.

A well-known pharmacy is closing four more stores because they went bankrupt

Alabama State

Helen Bailey, a 28-year-old realtor from Alabama, was diagnosed with stage four melanoma diagnosis at age 26, despite only having a few sunburns in her life, and always prioritizing her skin health. Seven years after having a cancerous mole removed from her back, her dermatologist informed her she had 20...

26-Year-Old Woman, Whose Mole Developed Into 20 Tumors, Urges Skin Cancer Screenings After Stage Four Melanoma Diagnosis

BTK Inhibitor Jaypirca is Now FDA-Approved & May Help Difficult-to-Treat Mantle Cell Lymphoma

NewsBreak

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

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...

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

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