Cancer
Browse articles on cancer, covering prevention, treatment options, and support for those affected. Find valuable insights to help navigate the journey.
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Large Oncosomes: Liquid Biopsy Breakthrough for Cancer Diagnosis?
Ever wonder how doctors might catch cancer without popping a single cell? Large oncosomes—the sneaky, fluid-filled sacs cancer cells toss into your bloodstream—might just be the answer. Let me explain why people-first science is flipping the script on cancer diagnosis and monitoring malignancies. Think of these little bubbles as cancer’s “mole” in your blood. But […]
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C-Section Cancer Risk: What Science Reveals
Here’s the deal: If you’re pregnant or planning your birth, you’ve probably heard the term “C-section cancer risk” and thought, Wait, what even…? Turns out, recent research published by the Karolinska Institutet shows a small link between planned C-sections and childhood leukemia (ALL), especially the B-cell kind. But before you panic (I see you already […]
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Childhood Cancer Survivors More Likely to Develop Severe COVID-19
Here’s the quick version: If you’re an adult who survived cancer as a kid, the story isn’t over when it comes to your health. A groundbreaking study just dropped from Karolinska Institutet and The Lancet Regional Health—Europe—and it’s giving us some hard truths. Survivorship means beating the odds once… but researchers say those same survivors […]
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Colon Cancer Exercise: A 37% Survival Boost Proven by Science
At first, I thought it was nothing—just fatigue after surgery. Then my friend Jackie linked me to this study. Turns out, patients in a structured exercise program after colon cancer treatment had a 37% lower risk of dying and a 28% lower chance of recurrence. And this wasn’t some small observation study… it’s the biggest […]
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Tracing Dormant Cancer Cells: Chemo Awakens, Senolytics May Prevent Relapse
Let’s cut to the chase: Dormant cancer cells are like a sleeping bomb. They’re the reason some cancers come back years after treatment. Sound scary? It is. But here’s the key: we’re starting to understand them. And science is blending chemo’s paradox with a new hope—senolytics. Let’s unpack this. Science of Sleep Mode Cancer What […]
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Brain Tumor Growth Patterns: What You Need to Know
Okay, let me break this down like I’m explaining it to a friend. You’ve got a brain tumor? Suddenly, the first question isn’t just about treatment—it’s, “How the heck is this thing behaving?” Here’s the straight truth: tumors don’t all grow the same way. Some expand like balloons pressing against your brain (awful, right?), while […]
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New Radiosering Could Make Breast Cancer Detection Quicker, More Undersyvel
Wait—this one new thing might change the game for breast cancer scans Look, if you’ve ever gotten a mammogram, you know the vibe. You’re sitting there in a paper gown, heart racing, hoping the machine isn’t missing something. And hey, maybe you’ve got dense breasts—the kind that makes standar imaging feel like hunting for a […]
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Genetic Mutation and Cancer Susceptibility in Humans vs. Chimps
Did you ever wonder why humans get cancer way more often than our closest animal relatives, like chimps? It’s not just about stress or our lousy fast-food habits. A team of researchers at UC Davis discovered that losing a single genetic mutation might be why our immune cells can’t fight solid tumors as well as […]
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Lung Cancer Screening: Benefits vs. Harms You Should Understand
So here’s the truth: Around 20% of long-term smokers who get annual LDCT scans avoid dying from lung cancer. But the catch? False positives are real messy. Experts aren’t screaming “screen everyone!”—they’re urging balance. Because saving lives isn’t just about finding tumors. Still confused? You’re not alone. Screening isn’t simple. Let me walk you through […]
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The Body’s Hidden Superpower: Programmed Cell Death and Tissue Repair
Let’s be real for a sec—“programmed cell death” sounds like something out of a sci-fi horror movie. But here’s the twist: your cells need this process to stay healthy. Think of it as your body’s built-in cleaning squad. Without it, you wouldn’t heal a skinned knee, grow strong muscles, or even develop into a human […]