Cancer Health

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

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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Patients with incurable blood cancer have been dealt a huge blow after a treatment was not recommended for use on the NHS in England.Isatuximab plus pomalidomide and dexamethasone – also known as IsaPD – has been given to certain patients with myeloma, which develops in the bone marrow, since 2020.It was available on the NHS through the Cancer Drugs Fund, which funds cancer medicines in England while they await approval from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice).However, Nice has now issued final draft guidance on IsaPD, saying the cost of the drug is “considerably higher” than what...

Anger as blood cancer patients dealt huge blow over new treatment

He explained in a video post, “The day after that I just went downhill [with a] swollen knee, although I thought that was because my knee was injured from a stack when I was in Hobart running some trails. “[I had] really bad body aches and sweat, and everything...

38-Year-Old Man’s Swollen Knee and Body Aches Led To Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Diagnosis, Now He’s Urging Others To Get Symptoms Checked As Cancer ‘Doesn’t Discriminate’

Oral cancer can be a scary topic, but knowing the facts can help you stay informed and proactive. Did you know that oral cancer affects over 50,000 people in the United States each year? It's not just about smoking or chewing tobacco; factors like excessive alcohol consumption, HPV infection, and even prolonged sun exposure can increase your risk. Early detection is crucial, as it significantly improves survival rates. Regular dental check-ups can help spot early signs. Symptoms might include persistent mouth sores, difficulty swallowing, or unexplained weight loss. Staying educated about oral cancer can make a big difference in prevention and early treatment.

32 Great Facts About Oral Cancer

A female prison officer was arrested following allegations she had an "inappropriate relationship" with an inmate. The HMP Highpoint worker was held on suspicion of misconduct in a public office. The Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) - which is made up of staff from seven police forces in the...

Prison officer arrested over 'inmate relationship'

A man found dead in a park in the early hours of the morning has been officially named as Thomas Boom, 30, known as Tommy. Four people have been arrested in connection with the incident which happened shortly after midnight in Miller's Meadow in Northampton. Northamptonshire Police said Mr Boom...

Man, 30, found dead in park is named by police

The daughter of Dubai's ruler appears to have announced her divorce on social media. A post from the verified Instagram account of Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said she was ending her marriage, and reads: "I hereby declare our divorce." The BBC has reached out to officials...

Instagram account of Dubai princess announces divorce

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

Human remains found in a park have been identified as those of a man who had been missing for more than two years. Karandeep Singh was initially reported missing from Slough on 13 December 2021. The formal identification follows the discovery of the remains in Herschel Park, Slough, on 7...

Remains identified as man missing for two years

A man who was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer has urged people to not be afraid to talk about poo. Dave Jones, 35 and from Great Barr, Birmingham, was diagnosed with cancer in December 2022 which came as a massive shock as he had always been fit and healthy.

Bowel cancer survivor urges talks about poo

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?

James Roddis is one of the most senior army officers to be court-martialled in the last 200 years.

Ex-Major General admits disgraceful conduct

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A healthy 38-year-old who began struggling to finish a half-marathon and experienced night sweats, body aches, and COVID-like symptoms learned he was facing stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Despite the shocking diagnosis, he plans to remain positive while he fights the cancer.

Fit, Healthy Man, 38, With Swollen Knee Felt Covid-Like Symptoms for a Month Before Learning He Had Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

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

Three men are arrested after the victim is pronounced dead at the scene.

Murder investigation launched after body found

David Parsons, 28, a PC in Worcestershire, has appeared before magistrates in Birmingham.

Police officer in court accused of off-duty rape

Patrick McDonagh and Matthew McDonagh are accused of defrauding $435,000 from a US pensioner.

Brothers charged after FBI uncovers $435k fraud

Birmingham, AL

As a registered dietitian and avid runner, Beth Kitchin has had a healthy routine all her life. She ate well, loved to jog, hike and lift weights, ran a couple of marathons, and practiced yoga and tai chi. Kitchin had “absolutely” no health problems — until she started feeling a nagging pain in one of her legs in the fall of 2020.

Woman shocked leg pain is blood cancer symptom, requires 'red devil' chemo

Discover new hope for refractory follicular lymphoma with FDA-approved Brukinsa and Gazyva. This groundbreaking treatment offers improved outcomes for patients who have exhausted other options.

Coping with Refractory Follicular Lymphoma: New Treatment On The Horizon

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Cancer patients' stem cell treatment made easier

People with blood cancer who need a stem cell transplant can now have their cells collected at Coventry's main hospital, thanks to a new initiative. NHS...

Cancer patients' stem cell treatment made easier

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