“I vividly remember the moment I came out of surgery, and the sheer agony I felt led me to urgently call out for help,” shared Democratic Rep. Dan Kildee from Michigan. The pain coursing through his body was excruciating, leaving him desperate for relief. In a slightly trembling voice, his colleague Rep. Joaquin Castro recalled …
In February, a couple of months before my 40th birthday, I began experiencing swelling and pain in my left breast. Initially, I attributed it to the various effects of perimenopause. However, as the months passed, my symptoms worsened. In May, I finally arranged for a mammogram, fearing the worst. Unfortunately, getting an appointment for a …
AI Can Identify Men Who Don’t Need Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer AI analyzes biological patterns in cancer cells to determine hormone therapy necessity Hormone therapy only benefits certain men, according to doctors AI suggests that 60% of patients prescribed hormone therapy don’t require it By Victoria Allen Updated: 01:33 BST, 17 July 2023 Recent …
Experts Call for ‘One-Stop Shop’ Prostate Cancer Tests Similar to Breast Cancer A pilot scheme in London allowed men to receive an MRI scan or biopsy on the same day for prostate cancer testing In under 16 days, 2,130 men received a diagnosis or were cleared of prostate cancer By Victoria Allen, Science Editor Updated: …
Experts have warned that the panic over warnings linking an artificial sweetener to cancer is unnecessary. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently classified aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” after conducting a major safety review. However, the agency’s guidance on consumption levels will not change. The WHO concluded that aspartame only poses a definite risk …
An innovative and potentially groundbreaking breast cancer vaccine has shown promising results in early trials, offering hope for the eradication of one of the world’s deadliest diseases. Fifteen women with an aggressive form of breast cancer have received the vaccine and have remained in remission for up to five years, despite being at high risk …
Patients with vitiligo, a skin condition that causes white patches to develop on the body, may soon have access to a cream that can make the condition disappear within months. UK health regulators have approved the first effective treatment for vitiligo, a disease caused by a lack of melanin in the skin. This lack of …
I am concerned about a mole on the right side of my body that appears to be irregular in shape. Even though this area doesn’t receive much sun, I understand that irregular shape is a warning sign for cancer. The mole is slightly raised as well. I have been attempting to schedule an appointment with …
Skin Cancer Vaccine Could Potentially Enter UK’s NHS in Next Five Years, According to Scientist Leading Experimental Drug Trial Groundbreaking vaccination shows potential to decrease risk of skin cancer recurrence or fatality by up to 40% Dr. Jane Healy, Lead Researcher, predicts vaccine’s availability by 2028 By Ethan Ennals Updated: 22:49 BST, 15 July 2023 …
HEALTH NOTES: Study Shows 90% of British Office Workers Identify as ‘Neurodiverse’ By Mail on Sunday Reporters Updated: 22:52 BST, 15 July 2023 A study has found that nine out of ten British office workers consider themselves “neurodiverse.” “Neurodiverse” is a term used to describe individuals whose brains function differently from the average person, including …