Fighting Cancer News
The New Face of Lung Cancer: Young Adults, Non-Smokers
A rising number of younger adults who have never smoked are now being diagnosed with lung cancer—and health experts are sounding the alarm. According to researchers at Emory University, these trends may point to deeper environmental and screening gaps that need urgent attention. Here’s what you need to know.
Why Do Some Survive Cancer and Others Don’t? New Global Study Underway
Some cancer patients defy the odds — living far longer than anyone expected. A new global study led by doctors aims to uncover why these “super-survivors” beat the clock and what their biology can teach us about fighting cancer.
New Breakthrough: Intranasal Nano-Ivermectin Reduces Brain Tumors by 70% in Preclinical Study
A groundbreaking preclinical study found that intranasal nano-encapsulated ivermectin safely shrank glioblastoma tumors by up to 70% in animal models.
Study Links Popular Alcohol Choices to Deadly Cancer
Are your favorite alcoholic drinks tied to an elevated risk of cancer?
Study Finds Oral Bacteria Triple Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
A new study published in JAMA Oncology shows that hidden mouth bacteria may actually triple the risk of deadly pancreatic cancer.
Could The Answer to Skin Cancer Be Hiding In A Vitamin Bottle?
For millions of people who spend time in the sun—or who’ve already had a brush with skin cancer—this finding could be a game-changer.
What You Need to Know About Those Radioactive Shrimp
You may have heard the news about steering clear of certain frozen shrimp sold by companies like Walmart and Kroger. What is going on? What should you be looking out for?
The Hidden Carcinogen in Gel Nails—Now Banned in Europe
What’s in your manicure? A closer look at the new EU ban on a carcinogenic chemical used in gel nail polish.
The Benefits of Cutting Off Cancer’s Food Supply
Here’s something we’ve been saying for years. New study published in Science Daily explains how starving tumors of the particular nutrients they need to proliferate, enhances the efficacy of cancer treatments.
Link Between Parasites and Cervical Cancer Discovered
Could a common parasite help set the stage for cervical cancer? Check out what researchers are discovering.
Hot Drinks and Esophageal Cancer
This may fall under the category of the more unusual news we’ve covered, but our curiosity was aroused. Do hot drinks really cause cancer? We were surprised to learn that researchers first proposed the link over 90 years ago.
When Men Get Breast Cancer
In this moving piece from The Seattle Times, a wife shares her husband’s brush with the very real—but often overlooked—reality that breast cancer can affect men, too.
New Global Study: Obesity’s Alarming Role in 13 Deadly Cancers
According to a recent global study, cancer deaths tied to obesity have more than tripled in the last 30 years. Even more concerning? Researchers have identified 13 specific cancers.
Appendix Cancer: A Rare Threat Growing Among Millennials and Gen X
Recent research is sounding a serious alarm: cases of appendix cancer—previously considered almost unheard of—have tripled in Generation X and quadrupled among millennials compared to earlier generations.
Scientists Just Cracked the Queuosine Code (What This Means for Cancer)
Scientists crack micronutrient mystery that proves the gut-brain connection and just might be the key to cancer and brain health.
How Music Therapy Is Changing the Cancer Journey
Discover why oncologists are adding certified music therapists to the care team and how a simple playlist might boost your own recovery.
Nature’s New Hope for Stomach Cancer
Recent research highlights the potential of natural compounds from Brazilian plants—such as açaí, cacao, guava, and pitanga—in combating stomach cancer.
Cancer in a Jar? The Alarming Truth About Hair Relaxers
According to a powerful new exposé from Consumer Reports, more than 10,000 women are now alleging that toxic chemicals in hair relaxers have led to devastating diagnoses—including uterine, ovarian, and endometrial cancers.
When Something Feels Off: The Subtle Symptoms Michael Bolton Didn’t Ignore
Sometimes, the earliest signs of serious illness are subtle and easily dismissed. Michael Bolton’s recent revelation about his brain cancer diagnosis underscores the importance of paying attention to unusual symptoms. Read more about his journey and the warning signs that led to his diagnosis.
Airborne Microplastics Linked to Lung and Colon Cancer
We’re breathing in more than just air—and it could be fueling cancer. A new UCSF-led study points to airborne microplastics as a potential trigger for lung and colon cancers, raising urgent questions about the hidden cost of everyday plastic exposure.
Too Young for Cancer? When The Doctors Wouldn’t Listen
She was only 27, but her symptoms were real—and getting worse. After being brushed off by multiple doctors, she finally told a lie just to get a colonoscopy. That lie uncovered stage 4 colon cancer.
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