Fighting Cancer News
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.
What a New Study Says About Eggs, Soy—and Cancer Growth
A fat found in eggs, soy, and seed oils may be linked to faster tumor growth in aggressive breast cancer, according to a new study—raising fresh concerns about everyday food choices and cancer risk.
Could an Aspirin a Day Help Prevent Cancer? Scientists Weigh In
New studies show that aspirin might have the power to lower cancer risk—but is it a game-changer or just another medical myth?
Women Who Sleep With Lights On At Night Have More Breast Cancer
Studies suggest a strong link between nighttime light exposure and breast cancer risk.
Blowing The Lid Off of Hair Dyes & Cancer
This will make you think twice Check out which hair color brands are implicated in the lawsuit.
Wash Smarter: Top 5 Non-Toxic Laundry Detergents
Keeping your clothes clean shouldn’t come at the cost of your health or the environment.
Politico Reports: Cancer is The Unseen Danger in The Los Angeles Fires
“It’s almost like instantaneous black lung. That’s the biggest threat to wildland firefighters, is you have got to keep these carcinogenic particles out of their system.”
Hidden Threats in the Air: How Microplastics May Be Fueling Cancer
A new study has revealed a startling connection between microplastics in the air and the rising prevalence of lung and colon cancer.
Melanoma’s New Foe: Vibrating Molecules Show 99% Success
Imagine a breakthrough so precise it targets cancer cells with almost 99% efficiency—leaving healthy cells untouched. That’s exactly what researchers are exploring with vibrating molecules in the fight against deadly melanoma.
Are We Unknowingly Breathing Microplastics That Increase Our Cancer Risk?
Emerging research from UCSF highlights a startling connection between airborne microplastics and the potential development of lung and colon cancers.
What Do We Know About Russia’s New Cancer Vaccine?
This week, Russia made global headlines with the announcement of a groundbreaking mRNA cancer vaccine set to be distributed free to its citizens in 2025.
Hidden Dangers: 400+ Plastic Chemicals Linked to Breast Cancer Risk in Young Women
A new study has linked more than 400 chemicals found in plastic products to an increased risk of breast cancer, raising alarms about the everyday items we use.
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