The number of deaths from breast cancer is on the decline, but new data out of the U.S. shows the prevalence of cases among women under 50 years of age is rising. That has advocates for breast cancer screening once again urging change in Canada. The study, published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians … Read more
Scientists have issued a warning as new research revealed that we could be regularly ingesting cancer-causing chemicals when we eat. Research, published in the journal Frontiers in Toxicology, showed that almost 200 potential carcinogens are present in food packaging, processing equipment and cookware. More specifically, the team from Switzerland, discovered that these carcinogens could cause … Read more
WASHINGTON — Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the Navy’s highest-ranking military officer, was treated successfully for early-stage breast cancer this summer, the service announced Friday. Franchetti’s stage 1 breast cancer was discovered during a routine mammogram in June, and she underwent outpatient surgery in July at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to treat it. She temporarily … Read more
Elle Macpherson revealed this week that she was diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago, and that she chose to treat her condition in what she called a “holistic” way. In an interview with Australian Women’s Weekly published Monday, the model and actor recalled finding a lump in her breast in 2014, and said her … Read more
Sophie does not want daughter to Maya to see her suffer at the end of her life. (Image: Jonathan Buckmaster/Sophie Blake) A terminally ill mum has issued a heartbreaking plea for the Prime Minister to help legalise assisted dying so her teenage daughter is not forced to watch her suffer. Sophie Blake, 51, has secondary … Read more
“Boy Meets World” star Danielle Fishel revealed Monday she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. “I was recently diagnosed with DCIS, which stands for ductal carcinoma in situ, which is a form of breast cancer,” she said at the top of the latest episode of her “Pod Meets World” podcast. “It is very, very, … Read more
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women across the UK. So, it makes sense that pain in your chest area can seem quite alarming, as many people fear they’ve developed the cell-mutating disease. However, one doctor claims this often isn’t the case, with breast pain and cancer symptoms sometimes quite different. … Read more
BOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed into law Thursday a bill that would phase out the use of PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, in firefighters’ protective gear. The chemicals — associated with health problems including several types of cancer, such as breast, kidney and testicular cancer — are used in gear to … Read more
Corn dogs, funnel cakes and fried Oreos may come to mind when you think of state fair food, but fairgrounds are also the place where bakers test out their creations by entering competitions. The sense of community and creativity found at state and county fairs is especially meaningful to Sandra Lee, a cookbook author and … Read more
Roger in hospital after his double cancer diagnosis (Image: PA) A man who was remarkably fit and healthy, who shockingly collapsed only to be diagnosed with not one but two types of cancer within a four-month window, is urging his fellow men to “talk to somebody” and “act quickly” if they have any concerns. Roger … Read more
