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Throat cancer refers to a group of cancers that affect various parts of the throat. The Cleveland Clinic notes that the areas most commonly affected are the larynx, or voice box, and the oropharynx, the middle section of the throat. According to the American Cancer Society’s 2024 statistics, it is estimated that there will be approximately 58,450 new cases of oropharyngeal cancer and about 12,650 new cases of laryngeal cancer. Throat cancer treatment typically involves surgical removal of the cancerous growths.

“Here’s How I Knew I Had Throat Cancer”: One Patient’s Story After Symptoms Were Missed

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A MUM died just two weeks after being diagnosed with a common cancer after feeling too embarrassed to talk about her symptoms. Kasia Pietrzak, 43, admits that she is, to this day, still “trying to come to terms” with her mum Krystyna’s sudden death from bowel cancer. Krystyna was diagnosed with the disease back in […]

My mum died just 2 weeks after being diagnosed with cancer – she was too scared to talk about her symptoms

Albany, NY

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36-year-old Alexandra Cummings thought her mental fog and low-grade fevers were just the outcome of stress and an overtaxing work life juggling too jobs. But when symptoms progressed after developing a blood clot in her leg, she knew to take her health more seriously. Cummings then found out she had acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a rare type of blood cancer.

Mental Fog and Low-Grade Fevers Wound Up Being Blood Cancer Symptoms for 36-Year-Old Woman Who First Blamed Stress and ‘Overtaxing’ Schedule

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Oncologists share the causes of endometrial cancer and how to lower your risk.

Here's What Actually Causes Endometrial Cancer, According to Oncologists

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

On Aug. 19, “Boy Meets World” star Danielle Fishel announced that she was diagnosed with cancer. “So I would like to share something with our listeners, something Ryder and Will were two of the first people I told the news to. I was recently diagnosed with DCIS, which stands for ductal carcinoma in situ, which is a form of breast cancer,” Fishel shared with the listeners of the “Pod Meets World” podcast.

‘Boy Meets World’ star Danielle Fishel diagnosed with cancer at 43

A TYPE of bacteria that causes dental plaque can make certain cancers "melt" and almost completely disappear, scientists have discovered. Scientists were "brutally surprised" to find that Fusobacterium appears to have the ability to kill up to 99 per cent of certain cancers. People whose head and neck cancers had...

Common bacteria in the mouth can ‘melt up to 99% of cancer cells’ and could lead to new treatments

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic condition that affects the gastrointestinal system (GI). Although it does not cause visible harm to the GI tract, it affects the patient’s quality of life and their choice of food. IBS is characterized by various symptoms that differ in severity and frequency.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Understanding the Signs and Symptoms

Everyday Health

Fatigue, feeling dizzy or out of breath, and headaches are some of the most common signs of anemia, a blood disorder in which the body lacks sufficient levels of red blood cells.

12 Most Common Symptoms of Iron-Deficiency Anemia

A new report claims that President Joe Biden approved changes to the United States’ nuclear strategy earlier this year, ordering U.S. forces to prepare for potential nuclear confrontations with China, Russia, and North Korea. On Tuesday, The New York Times reported that the plan approved by Biden was not...

Biden orders US forces to prepare for nuclear confrontations: Report

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	Shemar Moore and Jesiree Dizon’s daughter Frankie has been called her dad’s lookalike ever since she was born, but this rare video definitely shows she’s a mini-me of her papa.Keke Palmer Is 'So Torn Up' About a Playground Incident With Her Baby Leo & Moms Are Backing Her Up




	On July 24, Dizon shared a super-rare video of her and her daughter Frankie dancing! She shared the video with the caption reading, “Tyson is honestly a vibe 🤣🥰.”








	In the video, we see the adorable mother-daughter duo dancing to “Just Lose It” by Eminem. Mama Dizon is grooving to the music, laughing...

Fans Agree That Shemar Moore & Jesiree Dizon’s Daughter Frankie Is Her Dad’s Lookalike in Sweet Dance Video

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USA TODAY

A North Carolina man is asking for answers after his mom dies while on a Vodou retreat in Haiti.

A North Carolina woman dies after going on a Vodou retreat in Haiti. Her son wants answers.

Dehydration affects 20% to 30% of older adults and is usually caused by insufficient water intake. It may also be caused by excess water loss through diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, high fever, or side effects from medication. Dehydration occurs when a person loses more water than they take in. Water serves...

Symptoms of Dehydration in Adults Older Than 65

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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’

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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Thyroid lymphoma is an extremely rare but highly treatable cancer that affects the thyroid gland. It can cause a mass in the neck, difficulty swallowing, and shortness of breath.

What to Know About Thyroid Lymphoma

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Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MDMedically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MDHeart cancer develops when abnormal cells in the heart muscle or surrounding tissues grow uncontrollably, forming a malignant (cancerous) tumor. Cancerous heart tumors (known as cardiac sarcomas) are extremely rare, accounting for less than 0.028% of all cancer diagnoses annually.  Secondary heart cancer is when cancer cells metastasize (spread) to the heart from a tumor that started in nearby organs or body tissues. Secondary heart cancer is about 30 to 50 times more common than primary heart cancer. However, it is still rare, affecting approximately 10% of people with lung cancer,...

Signs and Symptoms of Heart Cancer

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As a summer camp volunteer in 2022, Molly Smith spent long days in the woods. One day, she suddenly felt tingling in her hands and feet and visited a local emergency room. Doctor thought the then 20-year-old needed to consume more fluids. “They told me it’s probably dehydration, drink a...

College student, 20, experienced numbness in hands, feet. It helped doctors find ovarian cancer

Urinary incontinence occurs when you cannot control your bladder and you leak urine. The main types are stress incontinence, in which you leak when you cough or sneeze, and urge incontinence, in which you suddenly need to pee but can’t hold it. Other types include overflow, total, and functional incontinence.

What Are the Most Common Causes of Urinary Incontinence?

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Ovarian cancer is hard to detect. Focusing on these 4 symptoms can help with diagnosis

Ovarian cancers are often found when they are already advanced and hard to treat. Researchers have long believed this was because women first experienced symptoms when...

Ovarian cancer is hard to detect. Focusing on these 4 symptoms can help with diagnosis

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