I can smell when people have cancer
(reddit.com)
Believe it or not, I can smell when someone has cancer.
Believe it or not, I can smell when someone has cancer.
AI diagnoses major cancer with near perfect accuracy
(cdu.edu.au)
One of Australia's most common gynaecological cancers could be detected sooner and more accurately thanks to a specialised Artificial Intelligence (AI) model, new research shows.
One of Australia's most common gynaecological cancers could be detected sooner and more accurately thanks to a specialised Artificial Intelligence (AI) model, new research shows.
Aspirin prevents metastasis by limiting platelet TXA2 suppression of immunity
(nature.com)
Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells from primary tumours to distant organs and is the cause of 90% of cancer deaths globally1,2.
Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells from primary tumours to distant organs and is the cause of 90% of cancer deaths globally1,2.
When Did I Start Getting Cancer?
(nautil.us)
An environmental chemist investigates the origins of her leukemia
An environmental chemist investigates the origins of her leukemia
Scientists crack how aspirin might stop cancers from spreading
(bbc.com)
Scientists believe they have discovered how the cheap painkiller aspirin can stop cancers spreading.
Scientists believe they have discovered how the cheap painkiller aspirin can stop cancers spreading.
Aspirin prevents metastasis by limiting TXA2 suppression of T cell immunity
(nature.com)
Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells from primary tumours to distant organs and is the cause of 90% of cancer deaths globally1,2.
Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells from primary tumours to distant organs and is the cause of 90% of cancer deaths globally1,2.
Tattoo ink exposure is associated with lymphoma and skin cancers
(biomedcentral.com)
We aim to study the potential association between tattoo ink exposure and development of certain types of cancers in the recently established Danish Twin Tattoo Cohort.
We aim to study the potential association between tattoo ink exposure and development of certain types of cancers in the recently established Danish Twin Tattoo Cohort.
A protein from tardigrades may help cancer patients tolerate radiation therapy
(news.mit.edu)
Drawing inspiration from a tiny organism that can withstand huge amounts of radiation, researchers at MIT, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and the University of Iowa have developed a new strategy that may protect patients from this kind of damage.
Drawing inspiration from a tiny organism that can withstand huge amounts of radiation, researchers at MIT, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and the University of Iowa have developed a new strategy that may protect patients from this kind of damage.
When Professor Bryant Lin got cancer, he taught a class about it
(nytimes.com)
Dr. Bryant Lin, who teaches medicine at Stanford University, was given a terminal diagnosis. He wanted his students to understand the humanity at the core of medicine.
Dr. Bryant Lin, who teaches medicine at Stanford University, was given a terminal diagnosis. He wanted his students to understand the humanity at the core of medicine.
Water chlorination levels in US and EU likely increase cancer risk
(theguardian.com)
Chlorinating drinking water at levels common in the United States and European Union probably increases the risk of several cancers, a new analysis of recent research from across the globe finds.
Chlorinating drinking water at levels common in the United States and European Union probably increases the risk of several cancers, a new analysis of recent research from across the globe finds.
Cheap blood test detects pancreatic cancer before it spreads
(nature.com)
Researchers have developed a simple blood test to detect pancreatic cancer before it spreads to other sites in the body.
Researchers have developed a simple blood test to detect pancreatic cancer before it spreads to other sites in the body.
Immunotherapy Extended President Jimmy Carter's Life
(cancerresearch.org)
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. The former U.S. president had been in hospice care since February 2023 following declining health.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. The former U.S. president had been in hospice care since February 2023 following declining health.
Mitochondrial swap from cancer to immune cells thwarts anti-tumour defences
(nature.com)
Immune cells can destroy cancer, but tumours often evade such responses. The bidirectional transfer of mitochondria between cancer and immune cells is a newly discovered mechanism that thwarts anticancer defences.
Immune cells can destroy cancer, but tumours often evade such responses. The bidirectional transfer of mitochondria between cancer and immune cells is a newly discovered mechanism that thwarts anticancer defences.
Diet and cancer: What we know and what we don't
(dietdoctor.com)
Humans have been attempting to link diet and health since the dawn of time, or at least the dawn of written records.
Humans have been attempting to link diet and health since the dawn of time, or at least the dawn of written records.
Scientists Say They've Discovered How Cancer Hijacks and Corrupts Immune Cells
(singularityhub.com)
Cancer cells steal from and poison the cells tasked with fighting them off.
Cancer cells steal from and poison the cells tasked with fighting them off.
More cancer, less death? New alcohol-risk reviews offer conflicting takeaways
(arstechnica.com)
Two big, somewhat conflicting studies on alcohol risks will influence new guidelines.
Two big, somewhat conflicting studies on alcohol risks will influence new guidelines.
Cancer cases rising for women and younger adults in US, report finds
(theguardian.com)
Certain types of cancer are on the rise among younger adults and women, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. This marks the first time since the early 1900s that cancer has been higher among women than men.
Certain types of cancer are on the rise among younger adults and women, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. This marks the first time since the early 1900s that cancer has been higher among women than men.
UnitedHealth overcharged cancer patients for drugs by over 1,000%
(fortune.com)
UnitedHealth, employer of slain exec Brian Thompson, found to have overcharged some cancer patients for drugs by over 1,000%
UnitedHealth, employer of slain exec Brian Thompson, found to have overcharged some cancer patients for drugs by over 1,000%
US will ban cancer-linked Red Dye No. 3 in cereal and other foods
(bloomberg.com)
US health officials banned the artificial food coloring Red No. 3, which has been linked to cancer and is currently in scores of products from candy to cold medicine.
US health officials banned the artificial food coloring Red No. 3, which has been linked to cancer and is currently in scores of products from candy to cold medicine.
Even 1 drink a day elevates your cancer risk: new government report
(theconversation.com)
Many people use the new year to reflect on their relationship with alcohol. Just-released government guidelines are giving Americans another reason to consider a “dry January.”
Many people use the new year to reflect on their relationship with alcohol. Just-released government guidelines are giving Americans another reason to consider a “dry January.”
Ask HN: A friend has brain cancer: any bio hacks that worked?
(ycombinator.com)
A friend recently got diagnosed with stage 4 GBM. It's the 4th person I know who has it, and it's getting old, so I want to help, bio-hacking style.
A friend recently got diagnosed with stage 4 GBM. It's the 4th person I know who has it, and it's getting old, so I want to help, bio-hacking style.
Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol
(nytimes.com)
Alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, and alcoholic beverages should carry a warning label as packs of cigarettes do, the U.S. surgeon general said on Friday.
Alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, and alcoholic beverages should carry a warning label as packs of cigarettes do, the U.S. surgeon general said on Friday.
Researchers reveal why the lung is a frequent site of cancer metastasis
(medicalxpress.com)
More than half of cancer patients in whom the cancer spreads beyond the primary site have lung metastases. What makes the lungs such a tempting place for cancer cells?
More than half of cancer patients in whom the cancer spreads beyond the primary site have lung metastases. What makes the lungs such a tempting place for cancer cells?
The risk of cancer fades past the age of 80
(sciencealert.com)
Aging brings two opposing trends in cancer risk: first, the risk climbs in our 60s and 70s, as decades of genetic mutations build up in our bodies. But then, past the age of around 80, the risk drops again – and a new study may explain a key reason why.
Aging brings two opposing trends in cancer risk: first, the risk climbs in our 60s and 70s, as decades of genetic mutations build up in our bodies. But then, past the age of around 80, the risk drops again – and a new study may explain a key reason why.
Microplastics in the Air May Be Leading to Lung and Colon Cancers
(ucsf.edu)
Tires and degrading garbage shed tiny pieces of plastic into the air, creating a form of air pollution that UC San Francisco researchers suspect may be causing respiratory and other illnesses.
Tires and degrading garbage shed tiny pieces of plastic into the air, creating a form of air pollution that UC San Francisco researchers suspect may be causing respiratory and other illnesses.
Russian Cancer Vaccine: Scientists 'Skeptical'
(newsweek.com)
A new vaccine against cancer has been announced by the Russian Ministry of Health that it says will be available to patients from early 2025—but scientists remain skeptical.
A new vaccine against cancer has been announced by the Russian Ministry of Health that it says will be available to patients from early 2025—but scientists remain skeptical.