Fighting Cancer News
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.
New Study Reveals Hidden Hazards in Household Cleaning Products
“This study is a wake-up call for consumers, researchers and regulators….” according to a senior toxicologist at EWG.
New Approach for This Aggressive Cancer
Good news on the horizon for this aggressive and often deadly form of cancer.
Community Support in the Wake of Lahaina Fires: Moku Roots Extends a Helping Hand
Moku Roots, an exceptional health-oriented restaurant featured on The Templeton List, is extending a helping hand to the Lahaina community by providing nourishing meals and coordinating vital resources for those in dire need. Find out how you can help.
Homes Affected by Contaminated Groundwater in Grand Prairie, Texas
A toxic groundwater plume containing trichloroethylene, a known human carcinogen which can cause cancer, birth defects, and damage vital organs, is affecting dozens of homes in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Linked to Higher Liver Cancer and Disease Risk in Women, Study Finds
Just how many soft drinks are too much? You might be surprised to learn the answer.
VA Investigates Overseas Military Service and Three Types of Cancer
The study aims to examine whether there is a connection between veterans’ deployments and the development of glioblastoma, neuroendocrine tumors, and multiple myeloma.
Drug Shortages Likely to Affect Cancer Patients for Years to Come
According to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, at least 25 cancer drugs are now in shortage,
New Concerns Arise Over Benzene in 59 Popular Antiperspirant and Deodorant Sprays
Recent research raises concern about potential health risks that may be associated with exposure to benzine, a known carcinogen, found in an alarming number of personal products like deodorants and antiperspirant sprays.
Microbial Partners in Crime: Investigating the Role of Microbes Inside Tumors
This new BBC article delves into the mystery of microbes that live inside tumors — bacteria and fungi which may be present within or surrounding them, providing scientists with important clues as to cancer development and treatments.
New Study Reveals How Exercise Suppresses Breast Cancer Growth
Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences researchers have recently revealed that exercise can suppress signaling within breast cancer cells, leading to reduced tumor growth or even the destruction of cancerous ones.
Health Alert: Ethylene Oxide Emissions Threaten Fort Myers Residents
Toxic emissions from a facility in Fort Myers, Florida have put residents at risk as they unknowingly breathe in Ethylene Oxide, a highly toxic chemical used for sterilizing medical equipment, with recent estimates showing it to be 60 times more dangerous than previously thought.
Rising Cancer Rates Among Millennials: A Disturbing Trend Shaking the Medical Community
Since 1990, cancer cases among those under 50 have seen a dramatic spike. Recent data from Financial Times indicates this fact by showing cancer rates among 25- to 29-year-olds living in G20 industrialized nations have increased 22% between 1990 and 2019.
The Clock of Cancer: How Time of Day Could Shape Diagnosis and Treatment
Researchers have discovered a powerful correlation between time of day and the body’s internal clock – known as circadian rhythm – and cancer’s manifestation and response to therapies, as well as diagnosis schedules.
MG and Cervical Cancer: A Startling Connection Revealed in Recent Study
Studies indicate that an often-unnoticed sexually transmitted infection called Mycoplasma Genitalium (MG), may increase women’s risk of cervical cancer development when compared to women who do not carry this sexually-transmitted infection (STI).
New Study Explains How Curcumin Suppresses Metastasis of Colorectal Cancer Cells
Colorectal cancer is the second most lethal cancer, which makes this new study a must-read.
Medical breakthrough: AI can detect pancreatic cancer before symptoms appear
Ready or not, the next time you visit your doctor, don’t be surprised if he or she is taking advantage of the new artificial intelligence programs that are transforming modern medicine at an astounding rate. And that might not be a bad thing….
Dangerous Cancer-causing Chemicals Found in Contact Lenses
Heads up: If you wear contact lenses, you’ll want to pay attention to this latest discovery. Scott Belcher, a North Carolina State University researcher, had this to say: “You could consider the lenses almost pure PFAS.”
In The Works: A Urine Test That Can Test for Cancer
The earlier cancer is detected, the better the chance you have of beating it. So when MIT engineers designed a simple test that can detect tumors, we took notice. The goal is for the test to be affordable, simple to use and, above all, accurate. And it’s proving to be just that.
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