Behind the Scenes of a Radical New Cancer Cure
What if we could genetically engineer a patient’s own immune cells to spot and fight cancer, as a sort of “best hits” of genetic therapy and immunotherapy?Enter CAR-T. The technology uses T-cells, which are like the bouncers of the immune system. Source: Behind the...Being A Breast Cancer Survivor Is Exhausting
I’m terrified that cancer is around every corner. I’ve worked hard to develop and maintain a post-cancer plan for myself which includes a mostly vegan diet, exercise, adequate sleep, a few supplements, and stress management techniques. But I know the stats, and those...Solving the Obesity Paradox in Oncology
The obesity paradox, where high patient body mass index (BMI) is correlated with improved overall survival in patients with cancer, has had few plausible explanations to date Source: Solving the Obesity Paradox in Oncology – Cancer Therapy...Researchers Halt Spread of Breast Cancer by Blocking Metastasis-Promoting Enzyme
Findings in Mice Point to New Approach That May Help Make Some Metastatic Breast Cancers Susceptible to Immunotherapy Source: Researchers Halt Spread of Breast Cancer by Blocking Metastasis-Promoting Enzyme | UC San...Is modern life poisoning me? I took the tests to find out
Individually, some of the chemicals commonly in use and in human bodies are known to be linked with cancer, organ problems, reproductive difficulties, endocrine disruption, obesity, diabetes, birth defects, neural issues and developmental delays. Together, we don’t...Morning people may have lower breast cancer risk
Could being a morning or an evening person be a risk factor for breast cancer? A large study suggests that women who are morning people could be at lower risk. Source: Morning people may have lower breast cancer...Natural treatment for breast cancer: Complementary therapy options
In this article, we explore some of the natural and complementary therapies for people undergoing treatment for breast cancer. We also cover the medical treatment options. Source: Natural treatment for breast cancer: Complementary therapy...Tumor Markers
A fact sheet that defines tumor markers and describes how they can be used to aid diagnosis and treatment. Source: Tumor Markers – National Cancer...Top 5 Popular Children’s Snacks Made with Petroleum Products Causing Cancer
Substances that are used for coloring food are dangerous and toxic. Source: Top 5 Popular Children’s Snacks Made with Petroleum Products Causing Cancer | My Kids Live...Radioactive iodine linked to higher risk of cancer death
Findings from a study of patients who received radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment for hyperthyroidism show an association between the dose of treatment and long-term risk of death from solid cancers, including breast cancer. Source: Radioactive iodine linked to higher...Breast Cancer Index Identifies Who Will Benefit From Prolonged Therapy, New Data Shows
Biotheranostics’ Breast Cancer Index can help distinguish which breast cancer patients will derive a benefit from prolonged endocrine therapy — allowing those who don’t to stop treatment and avoid its unpleasant side effects, new data suggests....Cancer fatigue: Why it occurs and how to cope
Cancer fatigue that occurs during cancer treatment is common. You can take steps to lessen your cancer fatigue. Source: Cancer fatigue: Why it occurs and how to cope – Mayo...Phthalates: why you need to know about the chemicals in cosmetics
Some phthalates — like DEHP, among the most widely-used phthalates — are listed as a probable carcinogen by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Source: Phthalates: why you need to know about the chemicals in cosmetics | US news | The...Fasting, calorie restriction and Cancer
The current ‘expert’ in the fasting field is probably Dr. Valter Longo, Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Southern California. . His group at USC has shown that fasting retards the growth of tumours, strips the guard protecting cancer cells from the...Cancer: How close are we to curing it?
Below, we review some of the most recent cancer research breakthroughs that give us renewed hope that better therapies and prevention strategies will soon follow suit. Source: Cancer: How close are we to curing...Study Finds Genetic Mutations in Healthy Human Tissues
While many of those genetic mutations are most likely harmless, some have known links to cancer. The data show that genetic mutations arise most often in the skin, esophagus, and lung tissues. This suggests that exposure to environmental elements—such as air...Cancer diagnosis? Advice for dealing with what comes next
A Mayo Clinic cancer specialist explains what to expect after your cancer diagnosis. Source: Cancer diagnosis? Advice for dealing with what comes next – Mayo...What to Bring to Chemotherapy
Whether for yourself or for a loved one, these thoughtful products will help bring a feeling of preparedness. Source: What to Bring to Chemotherapy | Everyday...Are dogs better at detecting cancer ‘than advanced technology?’
In a new study, beagles were able to detect the presence of cancer with extremely high accuracy. Could their ‘sniff skills’ lead to novel screening tests? Source: Are dogs better at detecting cancer ‘than advanced...
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