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. R-ICE is a chemotherapy protocol that combines a variety of drugs that aim to destroy cancer cells. It’s given in...

What Is the R-ICE Chemotherapy Protocol?

A dose of donated poop may be just what some cancer patients need. A small clinical trial has found evidence that fecal microbiota transplants can boost the effectiveness of immunotherapy treatments in patients with advanced gastrointestinal cancers. The findings could pave the way to a combination therapy for some of the most difficult cancer cases.

Poop Transplants Could Boost Cancer Treatment

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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

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Seeking care quickly saved her life—and her daughter's.

‘I Was Diagnosed With Cancer at 16 and Again at 39—These Were the Very First Symptoms I Noticed'

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Getting diagnosed with cancer is absolutely devastating. […]
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Groundbreaking New Cancer Medication Stops Growth Of Brain Tumors

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Need speciality care? A new ranking aims to highlight the top hospitals for different specialized care needs, from cancer to cardiology.  Published in U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday, the outlet's "Best Hospitals for Complex Specialty Care" rankings for 2024 to 2025 are meant for patients with "life-threatening or rare conditions who need a hospital that excels in treating complex, high-risk cases.""U.S. News estimates that nearly 2 million hospital inpatients a year face the prospect of surgery or special care that poses either unusual technical challenges or significantly heightened risk of death or harm because of age, physical condition or existing...

The best U.S. hospitals for cancer care and other specialities, ranked

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?

We all have that one friend who keeps us guessing about where we stand with them. No matter how much we try to include them in our plans, share our thoughts or just be a good friend to them, our efforts always seem to fall flat. And when we try to talk to them about it, we often end up feeling even more confused.

3 Ways to Spot a Bad Friend From How They Speak to You

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ABC personality Michael Strahan, 52, gave a positive update on his 19-year-old daughter Isabella's health battle in a sweet exchange with Kevin Jonas, 35, on Wednesday.

Michael Strahan Gives Positive Update on Daughter Isabella’s Cancer Battle: ‘Everything Is Good, It’s Working Out’

Women now cheat at rates near similar to men. Women often explain their infidelity as a result of a dissatisfying primary relationship. Only about 7 percent of women say they cheated because of how they felt about their affair partner. Why do women cheat? For affection? For revenge?. In most...

When Women Cheat, It's Usually for These 10 Reasons

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César Serrano went from having trouble breathing to learning that he only had three months to live. The asthma medication his doctor prescribed wasn’t helping, so he ordered a CT scan and biopsy, which led to his stage-four lung cancer diagnosis. "Honestly, no one's prepared for something like...

He thought he only had months to live, but a new cancer test changed that

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

Stomach cancer can be a scary diagnosis, but understanding the survival rate can provide hope and clarity. Did you know that early detection significantly boosts survival chances? Survival rates vary based on factors like the cancer stage, patient’s age, and overall health. For instance, localized stomach cancer has a much higher survival rate compared to advanced stages. Treatment advancements have also improved outcomes over the years. Knowing these facts can help patients and families make informed decisions. Support systems and lifestyle changes play crucial roles too. Ready to learn more? Let’s dive into 15 essential facts about stomach cancer survival rates.

15 Facts About Stomach Cancer Survival Rate

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

One potential symptom of congestive heart failure is a cardiac cough. This may occur because of fluid building up in the lungs, and it may be a sign that the condition is worsening. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately. Americans have heart failure. This means...

Does Congestive Heart Failure Make You Cough?

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

No matter how much people love their job, no one really loves to work all day long. However, one TikTok user has prompted a debate over a video he posted on the platform in 2022. In the viral clip with over one million views, @beardedoperator can be seen criticizing a woman, complaining about having to work 40 hours a week. He started bragging about how he spends somewhere between 66 to 85 hours per week while juggling various jobs. That meant he was working around 17 hours per day, with barely any time to rest.

Man brags about working 85 hours per week, gets a reality check online

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Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer      A new University of Cambridge poll found that a majority of respondents are very or somewhat worried about receiving a cancer diagnosis—more than any other medical condition.Concerns about death and the effects of cancer treatment, as well as the pervasiveness of references to cancer in society, help drive the widespread fear of the disease.Getting to the root of your fear and trying to shift your mindset can help reduce concerns about a possible diagnosis, experts said.
When it comes to health, many people worry about what the...

Many People Fear a Cancer Diagnosis More Than Any Other Disease—Here's How to Reduce Your Anxiety

Flirtatious expressions include a specific type of smile, along with other indications. Men can distinguish flirtatious expressions from merely happy ones. Quality relationship development includes much more than first impressions. You are meeting people at a party with friends, delighted to be making new acquaintances. You are also single and...

Friendly or Flirting: How Men Can Tell

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Recent research from Italy suggests that high adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet is linked to a lower risk of death from all causes, and especially death from cardiovascular disease, in long-term cancer survivors.

Mediterranean diet may help boost longevity in cancer survivors

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How to Treat Cancer in Its Entirety

Most cancer patients suffer poor mental health but few patients or clinicians are empowered to address it. There is an unintended collusion in the health system...

How to Treat Cancer in Its Entirety

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