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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Treanda Side Effects: What to Expect & How to Manage
Hey there, friend. If you or a loved one are about to start Treanda (bendamustine) for chronic lymphocytic leukemia or indolent B‑cell lymphoma, you’re probably scrolling through a mountain of medical jargon wondering, “What on earth might happen to my body?” You’ve come to the right place. In the next few minutes I’ll break down […]
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Zynlonta Cost Assistance: How to Save on Treatment
If you’ve landed on this page, chances are you (or someone you love) is looking at Zynlonta and wondering, “How much will this actually cost me?” You’re not alone. The price tag for a single 10 mg IV dose can feel like a mountain—about $29,651 according to Drugs.com. But the good news? There are ways to […]
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Understanding Xpovio Side Effects and How to Manage Them
Hey there! If you’re reading this, chances are you—or someone you love—has just started Xpovio (selinexor) and you’re curious (or maybe a little nervous) about the side‑effects that come with the treatment. You deserve clear, honest information right away, not a long‑winded lecture that leaves you scrambling for answers. So let’s get straight to it: […]
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Longest Life After Whipple Surgery: Real Stories And Facts
What’s the longest someone has lived after Whipple surgery? The honest answer might surprise you. Picture this: a man diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the 1960s—you know, when the average car still had a tailfin. Back then, doctors were basically telling folks they had months to live. But one guy? Bob Harris. He’s living proof […]
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Western Diet’ Blamed for Growing Risk of GI Cancers in Young Adults
So, here’s the thing Let’s not sugarcoat this. The same diet that fuels your late-night cravings — the fast food, the sugar bombs, the sedentize (you know, that mix of sitting too long and eating too much) — is getting a serious side-eye for why young adults are increasingly getting diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancers. Yeah, […]
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Herpes Virus Treatment: Smooth Moves and Game Changers
Let’s cut to the chase: Herpes treatments exist. Not a magic wand—but seriously useful tools. Got cold sores? Genital sores? Or heard about the herpes virus attacking cancer? Stick around. Whether you’re managing outbreaks or curious about science’s wild experiments, here’s the lowdown: reliable, warm, and served with a side of “we’ve got this.” If […]
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Why Young Adults Are Dying from Colon Cancer: A Silent Epidemic (And How to Stop It)
Sure, you might’ve heard the phrase “colon cancer” and thought, “Yikes, that’s my grandpa’s territory – not mine.” But hold up. The hard-to-ignore truth? Colon cancer isn’t just for folks in their 60s anymore. New data says younger adults – your 20s, 30s, even early 40s – are dying from this. Why? There’s a real […]
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Common Bacteria Linked to 12M Stomach Cancer Cases
Yeah, stomach cancer sounds heavy. No one wants to deal with that. And yet… here we are. Scientists recently dropped a reality check: up to 75% of the 12 million stomach cancer cases over the next decade could be traced back to a single bacteria – the sneaky H. pylori. This isn’t some science fluff. […]
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Woman Who Had Skin Cancer Warns of Sunbed Danger
“I just wanted to look good for a party,” Levi-Mariah Verrall told me over coffee, her hand brushing her cheek where surgery once left a faint scar. “Now I think about that sunbed session every time I step outside without a hat.” And here’s the kicker: she’s not alone. The reality girls may want to […]
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Rising Cancer Rates for Under 50s Are a Wake-Up Call. We Must Do Better
If you’re Gen X or younger, this one hits close to home. The American Cancer Society dropped a 2025 report with a chilling stat: women under 50 are now 82% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than their male peers—up from 51% in 2002. And it’s not just a US problem. Global models predict […]