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Corey Rhodes, 32, is keeping himself as healthy and 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.

Heartburn and Shoulder Pain Led to 32-Year-Old’s Rare Liver Cancer Diagnosis: Tumor the Size of a ‘Deflated Basketball’

The Independent

A quarter of women with the most lethal form of ovarian cancer could have the disease caught in its earlier stages by being tested and fast-tracked for specialist care, a study has found.It also meant patients whose cancer had already spread before diagnosis required “relatively straightforward” surgery to remove it.Researchers said they hope the findings will raise awareness for more GPs to test for ovarian cancer and encourage women with symptoms to get them checked out.There is no national screening programme for ovarian cancer in the UK, although a process known as symptom triggered testing was introduced in 2011.Under these...

One in four with lethal ovarian cancer catch disease early on fast-track pathway

Cancer Health

Ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death among women, with nearly 20,000 new diagnoses each year and around 12,740 deaths from the disease estimated in 2024, according to the American Cancer Society. Researchers at the University of Colorado Cancer Center have recently published two research papers...

New Research in the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer

The Oklahoma City Sentinel

(StatePoint) A bladder cancer diagnosis can be scary, but according to those who’ve been through it, advocating for yourself and taking charge of your journey can help you make informed decisions when it comes to your treatment to get the best care possible.
                “For me, a second opinion turned an originally doom-and-gloom picture into a more hopeful, optimistic and clear path forward,” said Mary Beth M., a bladder cancer survivor. “It’s so important to seek a second or even a third opinion if you feel...

What to Know After a Bladder Cancer Diagnosis

Thyroid cancer stages range from 1 to 4 (sometimes referred to in Roman numerals as I, II, III, and IV). Stage 4 thyroid cancer is the most serious; stage 1 is the least severe. The stage of someone's cancer is determined by the size and spread of cancer cells from a tumor's primary site, in this case, the thyroid gland.

What Are the Stages of Thyroid Cancer?

The Healthy 

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland nestled at the front of the neck just beneath the skin, and plays an essential role in the body’s overall function. It is responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate metabolism, energy levels, and body temperature. When the thyroid isn’t functioning well or develops cancer, it can have widespread effects on throughout the body.

“Here’s How I Knew I Had Thyroid Cancer”: One Patient’s Story When Emotional & Hormonal Symptoms Crept Up

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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

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

Acute Monoblastic Leukemia is a rare but aggressive type of cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow. It primarily involves monoblasts, which are immature white blood cells. This disease progresses rapidly, requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment. Symptoms often include fatigue, fever, and frequent infections. Risk factors can range from genetic predispositions to previous chemotherapy treatments. Understanding this condition is crucial for early intervention and better outcomes. In this post, we'll explore 20 essential facts about Acute Monoblastic Leukemia, shedding light on its causes, symptoms, treatments, and more. Stay informed to better recognize and combat this challenging disease.

20 Facts About Acute Monoblastic Leukemia

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

Diabetic nephropathy is a form of long-term, chronic kidney disease resulting from having had diabetes for several years. Diabetes causes higher-than-normal blood glucose levels, which damage some of the kidney’s blood vessels over time. Damaged blood vessels in the kidneys and other factors, like inflammation, lead to kidney damage.

Exploring the Impact of Diabetic Nephropathy on Kidney Health

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses medications to kill fast-growing cancer cells. Depression may be one of the possible side effects of chemotherapy. Chemotherapy medications travel through the body and can mistakenly attack and damage healthy cells. This can leave a person with several side effects, which can be painful, change a person’s appearance, and affect their mood.

Chemotherapy and depression: Is there a connection?

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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. Learn more.

What Is the R-ICE Chemotherapy Protocol?

Researchers have demonstrated that adding metastasis-directed radiation therapy to standard-of-care chemotherapy may improve progression-free survival in patients with oligometastatic pancreatic cancer, according to a recent study published by Ludmir et al in the Journal of Clinical Oncology and previously presented at the 2024 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium (Abstract 603). Background.

Metastasis-Directed Radiation Therapy Plus Chemotherapy in Oligometastatic Pancreatic Cancer

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The recent study emphasizes the urgent need for advanced technologies to treat and potentially cure breast cancer.

Double Mastectomy Treatment May Not Increase Cancer Survival Rate, New Study Reveals

Dr. Faith A. Richardson

Multiple Sclerosis is a progressive disease such as demyelinating and affects the motor and sensory neurons. The disease will cause cycles of remission, which causes the condition to worsen. When exacerbation starts etiology is reviewed, which includes the cause? The cause at this time is not clear, yet some experts believe that viral infections and autoimmune disease plays a part in Multiple Sclerosis cause.

Associating Back Pain and Multiple Sclerosis

In 2006, Diana Lindsay, who had never so much as held a cigarette, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. It had metastasized to both lungs, her brain and lymph nodes. Keith Eaton, MD, PhD, clinical director of thoracic, head and neck medical oncology at Fred Hutch Cancer Center, told her that a typical patient in this situation would have about nine months to live. But he also observed that she seemed remarkably strong and vital. “He said, ‘You don’t look like my normal lung cancer patient,’” said Lindsay, who had just returned from a business trip to Europe. She was 54 at the time. “He didn’t want to take away the health I had for the limited time I had to live.”

20 Years Since an EGFR Discovery, a Woman With Stage IV Lung Cancer Is Thriving

A rare form of endometrial cancer - uterine serous carcinoma – is more aggressive in Black women compared to white women, according to a new study published in the medical journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

As Howard Stern’s Sidekick Robin Quivers, 71, Embraces ‘Bald Hairdo’ Amid Endometrial Cancer, New Study Finds a Rare Form of the Cancer Is More Aggressive In Black Women

I wish my doctor was more upfront — sharing both the realities and the glimmers of hope — the day I was diagnosed with brain cancer. Looking back, I wish at the time of my cancer diagnosis the doctors had said to me plainly:. “Mark, your biopsy shows...

What I Wish My Oncologist Said the Day of My Diagnosis

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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From bladder cancer to running half marathons: One patient’s journey

(BPT) - Julio, a 49-year-old engineer and avid runner, discovered an alarming sign of trouble right after completing a half-marathon: blood in his urine. He promptly...

From bladder cancer to running half marathons: One patient’s journey

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