Cancer

Smoking is responsible for nearly twice as many cancer cases in lower income groups compared to higher income groups, according to new estimates by Cancer Research UK. Over 11,000 cases of cancer were linked to smoking in the lowest income group, compared to around 6,000 in the highest. Decades of glitzy packaging and marketing by

A cancer diagnosis impacts your mental health, your physical health, and your financial health. For metastatic breast cancer patients, the bills can be overwhelming, with studies showing this is especially true for women under the age of 45. New research says these costs will continue to climb. A team at the University of North Carolina

Cancer Research UK and NIVEA SUN are encouraging people to enjoy the warm weather safely, as new figures indicate a third of adults say they’re more likely to protect their skin abroad than in the UK. The YouGov survey, which asked 4,442 UK adults about their behaviour in the sun, revealed that around a fifth

For the past seven years, a service dog named Ralph Lauren has spent his days helping children. But on Monday he made his final rounds at the Children’s Hospital Colorado. After helping over 19,500 patients, the good boy (better known as Ralph, MD) is retiring. The hospital made the announcement on Twitter and shared all

Imagine finding out you have breast cancer and need to undergo a mastectomy. But what happens next? How do you move forward after such an emotional experience? While plastic surgery is rarely covered by most insurance providers, breast reconstruction after a mastectomy is a different issue. Access to this type of coverage isn’t guaranteed to

When diet soda came out on the market, it was touted as a healthier version of regular soda. While this myth has since been busted, there are still many people out there who think diet soda is way better for them than other beverage options or even that it’s not having a negative impact on

July is National Berry Month! If berries aren’t part of your daily diet, now is the perfect time to start eating more of these fruits. Blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries are all great options that are bursting with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which help reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. It’s

A woman was 9 months pregnant when she found a pregnant stray cat. Unable to bear the thought of the fellow mom giving birth all alone, the expecting mom decided to bring the cat home. “So I took her home because us pregnant girls gotta stick together,” the new mom shared on TikTok. Screenshot: TikTok/mama.maners

A sneak peak of the Cancer Revolution exhibition. “Look, we can make bacteria interesting – just imagine what we can do with cancer biology!” Those were the words of Sir Ian Blatchford, director of the Science Museum Group back in 2017 when we first spoke about the idea of creating a cutting-edge, world-first exhibition about

Cancer Research UK has deepened its commitment to good research practice by becoming a signatory of the Concordat to support research integrity. Here we speak with two Research Integrity Advisers at our institutes to find out why supporting scientists to be the best they can be is the only way to ensure quality research…   Research

A mantra is an instrument of the mind—a powerful sound or vibration that you can use to enter a deep state of meditation.  In mantra meditation, you repeat a particular sound or short phrase.  The mantra can then be used as a tool when you are not meditating.  You can repeat your chosen mantra in

For many people who are currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer or who have survived breast cancer, life will never be the same. It’s common to struggle with not feeling like your old self, not recognizing your body as your own after all the changes it’s been through, and not knowing how to pick up

3,000 to 4,000 cancer deaths a year could be prevented by lung cancer CT screening programmes, beyond current lung health checks, writes Professor Charles Swanton. Lung cancer CT scan Credit: Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 2.0 It’s an eye-opening statistic. 1 in 2 people in the UK will be diagnosed with some form of cancer during their

There are approximately 2.3 million people in the UK who identify as part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) community – a community that continues to experience inequalities throughout the cancer pathway, from screening, to treatment and end-of-life care. A 2019 study asked non-surgical cancer doctors about their knowledge of, and

Author: Kyle PotvinISBN: 9781939449078LoosenInformation: Hobblebush Books, 2021 $18.00 USOncolink Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/3) Flattered. That’s the best word to describe how I felt last week after I clicked on an email from OncoLink and read a forwarded invitation from Kyle Potvin to review her new book of poetry. Incredibly flattered actually, since I had only ever

You never know what will happen when you plant those tiny seeds in early spring. This year did not disappoint when it comes to cucumbers! Mine are going bananas- I am picking 2-3 every day. So, what am I doing with them? Making salads, pickles and just snacking on them with some hummus. These 2

Cancer Research UK scientists have developed 2 tests that can detect the presence of glioma, a type of brain tumour, in patient urine or blood plasma. It’s the first time a test has been able to detect glioma using urine. Although the research, published in EMBO Molecular Medicine, is in its early stages and only

A CT scan showing a case of cholangiocarcinoma The drug pemigatinib (Pemazyre) will now be an option for people with a rare type of bile duct cancer that has continued to advance or spread after initial chemotherapy. The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved the use of this drug in adults

Cancer Research UK is looking to the future with renewed optimism following one of the most difficult years in its history. The charity’s Annual Report and Accounts 2020/21 reveals the impact of the pandemic on its income and spend on charitable activities over the past year. The report also highlights how it has shown resilience

Lymph nodes play a very important role in the body’s immune system and are vital to the body’s ability to respond to and kill off cancerous tumors. In theory, therefore, the lymph nodes should not be a place where cancer likes to hang out. And yet, for some reason, they are. It may seem like

I actually saw this on a bumper sticker the other day:  “Scars are tattoos with better stories.”  Isn’t that great?!  Think about your own scars.  They do come with stories. We all bear scars from our life experiences. This includes our cancer experience.  They mean things to us.  We also bear emotional scars that are

It may set a bold ambition to increase funding for UK life science – but what could the government’s Life Sciences Vision mean for cancer research? Here we summarise the plan and find out how Cancer Research UK influenced its formation. The UK Government recently published its Life Sciences Vision which sets out how the

Studies show that about 13% of women will develop breast cancer sometime during their lives. By contrast, those who inherit the BRCA genetic variant face a much greater risk. About 55%–72% of women who inherit a harmful BRCA1 variant and 45%–69% of women who inherit a harmful BRCA2 variant will develop breast cancer by 70–80 years of age. The

Spending less time in the sun means less exposure to UVB light, which may be linked to an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer, according to a recent study. Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer worldwide and is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. There were two million new cases of colorectal

A Sheriff’s Sergeant from St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, is fighting for her life since being diagnosed with stage III breast cancer. Sherri Wallace‘s friends, family, and colleagues say she has incredible strength and will certainly come out on the other side of this battle. But Sherri herself is encouraging other people not to

Summer is upon us, which means more time outdoors, enjoying those lovely moments of good weather. We’ve put together 11 common myths around sun safety to help you through the summer months. Take a read through to help you keep your skin healthy and reduce your risk of serious sun damage. 1. MYTH: I can

Nobody ever likes to find a suspicious lump in their breast. But for Valerie Buchanan, the truly difficult part of finding a lump the size of a bottle cap in her left breast was the terrible timing. She first felt it in March of 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic was sweeping across North America

Summer farmer’s markets are full of fresh picked goodness from the farm. Last week I found Lots of green, yellow, and purple beans-also known as string beans. Eat them raw; steam them lightly and marinate in a vinaigrette dressing; sauté them with lots of garlic and sprinkle with some toasted pine nuts, slivered almonds, or walnuts;